Exhaling, lower your head to the floor, so your forehead touches the ground. If that is not possible, keep a bolster on which you can rest your forehead. Simultaneously, raise your hands to increase the pressure. Relax, continuing to breathe normally. Hold the final pose for as long as possible. Release, return to starting position. Repeat three times.

Avoid: If having lower backache or acute ulcer flare-up.

Benefits: Relieves constipation, helps control diabetes, hikes metabolism and aids nutrient absorption. The massaging action on adrenals is soothing. Used to control excessive emotional upheavals.