17/05/2021
Salamba Sarvangasana ( shoulder stand pose)
Shoulder stand is a powerhouse of a pose. It's full of benefits and tends to be more accessible than other inversions. In addition to stimulating the thyroid gland, this pose also relieves stress and depression, improves digestion, opens the shoulders and neck, and strengthens your legs, butt, arms, and abs.
How to do Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
Lie on your back with hands by your side.
With one movement, lift your legs, buttocks and back so that you come up high on your shoulders. Support your back with the hands.
Move your elbows closer towards each other, and move your hands along your back, creeping up towards the shoulder blades. Keep straightening the legs and spine by pressing the elbows down to the floor and hands into the back. Your weight should be supported on your shoulders upper arms and not on your head and neck.
Keep the legs firm. Lift your heels higher as though you are putting a footprint on the ceiling. Bring the big toes straight over the nose. Now point the toes up. Pay attention to your neck. Do not press the neck into the floor. Instead keep the neck strong with a feeling of tightening the neck muscles slightly. Press your sternum toward the chin. If you feel any strain in the neck, come out of the posture.
Keep breathing deeply and st
Benefits of Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)😊👇
Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands and normalizes their functions
Strengthens the arms and shoulders and keeps the spine flexible
Nourishes the brain with more blood
Stretches the heart muscles by returning more venous blood to the heart
Brings relief from constipation, indigestion and varicose veins
Contraindications😯👇
Consult your physician before doing the Sarvangasana if you have any of the following health conditions: pregnancy, menstruation, high blood pressure, heart problem, glaucoma, slip