BENEFITS OF SARVANGASANA / SHOULDER STAND
How to do Shoulder Pose
Lie down on the floor with your hands stretched.
Inhale as you raise your legs up to 90 degrees.
Stretch your legs towards your head so that your trunk rises.
Bend your hands and place your palms on your back for support.
Straighten your legs so your toes are pointed towards the ceiling. Now you will be resting on your shoulders, head and upper arms.
Keep your eyes closed or fix your gaze on your toes.
To release the pose, release your back, lower your legs to the ground.
Duration: You can remain in Shoulder Pose for 1 to 3 minutes initially. With
practice you can increase the duration up to 30 minutes. This however depends
on the medical condition of the practitioner and the need.
Benefits of Shoulder Stand
Shoulder Stand, the Queen of all Yoga Poses, activates thymus gland and boosts immune function
The pose has all benefits one can derive from Head Stand, the King of all asanas but it is easier to perform compared to Head Stand.
Activates all glands and promotes overall health
As it supports healthy function of thyroid gland, the pose regulates body weight.
Improves lung function and aids in curing breathing disorders
Aids in detoxification
Retains youth and vigor and hence effective as anti-aging yoga pose
Energizes the whole body and improves blood circulation to all organs
Supports healthy functioning of circulatory, nervous, digestive and reproductive systems
Relieves physical and mental stress
Stimulates function of ovaries and supports healthy function of reproductive organs
Aids in curing varicose veins
Helps to maintain blood sugar levels
Note
Those with heart ailments and high blood pressure should avoid practice of this asana.
People with brain
related conditions should not practice Shoulder Stand.
Avoid practicing this
while experiencing headache.
People suffering from
medical conditions such as slipped disc, cervical spondylitis, and enlargement
of spleen, thyroid and liver should avoid practicing Shoulder Stand.
Those suffering from
glaucoma and severe eye diseases should avoid practice of this asana.
