The base of this posture is an equilateral triangle whose three corners are the two palms and the top of the head.



Technique:

1. Sit in Vajrasana – Zen sitting position (photo 303).

Embrace elbows each with the reverse hand (photo 57).

2. Place elbows an inche or two in front of the knees (photo 58).

Interlace the fingers so an equilateral triangle is formed on the ground; the interlocked hands serve as one corner and the elbows at the two other corners (photo 59).

3. Place the top of the head on the ground, resting it against the interlocked hands at the triangle’s corner (photo 60).

4. Release the interlaced fingers and place the right palm in the place of the right elbow, and the left palm in the place of the left elbow. Make sure that an equilateral triangle, identical to the first, is formed. Its corners are the top of the head and the two palms.

5. Place the knees on the corresponding elbows. Balance the body on the posture's supporting base.

6. Detach the knees from the elbows and gently straightened the legs upwards (photo 68).



Duration:

Begin with half a minute and up to 10 minutes.



Emphasis and Awareness:

While holding the posture maintain balance and elongation along the entire body.

Balance the body on the posture's base, between the three points on the ground.

Focus the awareness at the Sahasrara Chakra.



Benefits:

Some find this posture to be easier than the classical Sirshasana. Those who do can practice it as an alternative, as it holds the same benefits. At the same time, one should practice also the classical Sirshasana, where one can stay easily for a greater length of time.



Release:

Release you body from the posture in reverse order –

First bring the knees to the elbows.

Then place the feet on the ground.

Place the buttocks on the heels.

Allow the blood circulation to return to normal while keeping the head placed on the ground, and only then come back with rounded back to Vajrasana (photo 303).