How to do Sarvangasana? What are its benefits?
Feb 16, 2022, 23:03 IST
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The word ‘ Sarvanga’ means the entire human body. Mostly, it is known as Shoulder Stand Pose. This pose has a favourable effect on entire body and it is highly recommended by the experts to try this posture in parts. After a few weeks of training, try to attempt the complete posture.
The Ardha- Sarvangasana Steps are:
- The first step is to exhale. We need to draw our feet close to hips and then fold the legs against the thighs.
- Then slowly raise the lower part of the body in vertical position with the support of hands.
- We need to balance the entire body weight upon the palms, the elbows, the neck and the back of the head.
- Don’t try this pose for more than two minutes. Try to maintain the pose as long as you are convenient.
- Take a few deep breaths and then rest for a while.
Recommended practice for Sarvangasana:
- Don’t practice this posture for more than two minutes. Practice once.
- This posture may be injurious if practiced for more than recommended time. For a longer duration along with other yoga exercise this posture is not recommended.
- Do take the support of some back until the perfect balance is secured.
The benefits of Sarvangasana are:
- There are favourable changes in the vasomotor ability. There is an increase in interchange of blood in the upper part of the body, especially the neck and the head.
- There is a temporary replacement of the abdominal and pelvic viscera.
- This posture helps in case of constipation, indigestion, headache, functional disorders of the eye, the ear, the nose and the throat.
- This is very effective for increase of blood flow towards brain.
- A balance is created between the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems.
- The flexibility of cervical spine is improved.
- The best benefit from all is that it makes mind alert contributing to self -confidence and self- reliance.