Vrischikasana or Scorpion Yoga Pose

Vrischikasana (you can pronounce this as ‘vrik-shah-sa-na’) or the Scorpion posture is a posture in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and it isn’t something that beginners should attempt. We strongly recommend that you learn Vrschikasana from an experienced yoga teacher. If you know the scorpion yoga pose and have done it a few times earlier, you still attempt it only in the presence of a yoga teacher or a spotter to oversee the pose.

But before you practice this arm balance yoga, we suggest that you get comfortable with the Headstand as well as the other balance poses. Another posture that is good for stretching is the Wheel Pose. We also suggest that if you have some serious eye problem, vertigo, heart palpitations, or high blood pressure, then do not do this yoga posture.

How to do Scorpion Pose
: By reading the set of instructions, you will be able to get an idea about how this pose is done. Once you know how the pose is performed, practice the pose with the help of a yoga instructor.

  • You have to kneel first and move your body forward so that your forearms rest flat on the floor and your pals should be facing down. Remember that the forearms have to be shoulder-distance apart. Stretch your neck and move your head forward. Try to be as high as you can.

  • Then slowly lift your hips up and your weight should be on the ball of your feet. Inhale deeply as you move your legs above your head. Your legs will be straight up and you have to balance in this position. Your toes should be together, but your knees would be separate.

  • Then exhale and bend you knees so that your legs are lowered and extend out over your head. Carefully maintain your balance.

  • Then reverse the steps to get back into a kneeling position.

  • When you start practicing the position, hold the posture for about 30 seconds or more. You can hold the posture for more time when you become comfortable with the pose. You can feel the stretch on your chest, back and neck.


Benefits: This posture is a good stretching pose.

  • The Scorpion pose can stretch the spine, neck and chest.

  • It is a good posture for strengthening the abdominal muscles.

  • It makes your body more flexible and provides overall radiance.


Caution: If you have neck or shoulder problems, then do not do this pose.

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