In this asana, both ears are pressed by the knees. Therefore, the name Karnapidasana.

Technique:

Lie down straight on your back on a blanket or carpet. First perform Uttana Padasan. Then stretch both legs and take them behind your head. Come to the stage of Halasana. Now bend the knees and slowly bring them down. Press both knees on your ears as much as possible. Place both your arms on the ground keeping them straight. This is the final position of this asana.

Note:

The legs should be taken behind slowly without any jerk. In the same way, they should return to the former position. Put the heels on the ground slowly. There is a possibility of injury to the body if the asana is performed with jerks or in a hurry.

Contra-indications:

People suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease should not do this asana.