Jyestikasana (superior posture)

• Lie flat on the stomach with the legs straight and the forehead resting on the floor.
• Interlock the fingers and place the palms on the back of the head or neck.
• Allow the elbows to rest on the floor.
• Relax the whole body and become aware of the breathing process as described for shavasana.
• After some time, again become aware of the body and surroundings, and gently and smoothly release the posture.

Breathing:  Natural and rhythmical.
Awareness:  Physical - on relaxing the whole body, feeling the soothing warmth of the palms melting away the tensions in the neck and related areas, and feeling the breath. Spiritual - on ajna or manipura chakra.
Benefits:  This asana is helpful for all spinal complaints, especially cervical spondylitis and stiff neck or upper back.
Variation:  This asana may also be performed with the fingers of both hands interlocked and placed under the forehead, palms facing up.