Tolangulasana - Weighing Scale Pose

 The meaning of "Tolungul" in Sanskrit is 'Weighing Balance'.  The body posture is balanced on your waist in this posture and resembles a weighing balance.  So this pose is also called as weighing balance pose.   Let us now see how to practice Tolangulasana.

How to practice Tolangulasana

Taking the Asana Position :   Initial position is Padmasana

• Sit erect on the floor and assume Padmasana.
• From Padmasana, take your arms back and rest the elbows on the ground
•  Len back gradually taking support of your elbows till you lie on your back
• Form fists with the hands and place the fists ( Palms facing down) under the buttocks
•  Exhale and while inhaling, lift the padmasana at 45 degrees to the ground, balancing the body on the fists and lower arms.  breathe normally. 
• Remain in this posture as long as you can.

 The Asana position : In this position, the weight of the upper body is supported by the arms.  Abdominal strength is required to lift the padmasana. The spine remains straight and the head should be held erect, with the eyes looking in forward direction.
    
How to release the asana position:

•  Inhale and while exhaling, slowly release the padmasana to the ground
• While inhaling, lift the back up vertically with the support of hands
• Place the hands back in dhyanmudra on the knees, coming back to padmasana

    Caution :  If you have pain in neck or back,  please do not practice this pose.

Benefits of Tolangulasana:

• The spinal column becomes flexible and toned.
• Diabetes and piles patients can get relief with this yoga pose.
• Blood circulation improves.
• The biceps and back muscles strengthen and get toned.
• This pose improves digestion and can cure flatulence.