Karna Pidasana

Meaning: Karna – ear ; Pida – pain Karnapidasana
In this asana , pressure is applied to the ears

Procedure:
Lie down on the back with joined legs and hands on the either side of the body. Inhaling, raise the body from the trunk region, supporting it by hands, and keep the elbows on the ground. While exhaling, lower the joined legs towards the head and keep the feet on the ground above the head. Clasp the hands behind the back. Inhale, and as you exhale, bend the knees, rest the right knee by the right ear and the left knee by the side of left ear. Pressing the ears, both knees should be on the floor. Close the eyes and take a few normal breaths. inhaling, straighten the knees and exhale. Again inhaling, raise the legs upwards to form sarvangasana. Exhaling, bring the body to the ground.

Benefits:

This asana improves the efficiency of sensory organs.
Spine is stretched more, because the knees are bended. This makes the spine more flexible.
Circulation of blood around the waistline is increased.

Limitations:
This asana shouldnot be practised by women during pregnancy and menstruation.