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Shoulder Stand Pose
Also Known as Sarvangasana
About the Shoulder Stand Pose/ Sarvangasana
This is an inverted type of asana in the hatha yoga. It is slightly difficult pose to perform.
Benefits of Shoulder Stand Pose/ Sarvangasana
* It helps in relieving lower back and neck tension.
* Your thyroid glands get stimulated with this pose.
* It helps in the development of back muscles.
* It helps you to give a proper shape to your back.
* It improves circulation of blood in the upper torso region.
How to do Shoulder Stand Pose or Sarvangasana?
Step 1: With your head resting on the mat, lie flat down on your back. Keep your shoulders in an extended position, behind your back and touching the floor.
Step 2: With the help of your hip muscles lift your legs up and take them all the way up to your shoulders and over your head. They should be in between your extended hands.
Step 3: Lift your legs further by pushing your lower back as well as your shoulders off the flower. Your objective should be to attempt to touch the toes of your feet to the floor.
Step 4: Once you have touched the floor with your toes and when your body is touching the floor only through your shoulders and neck attempt to walk your legs towards your head.
Step 5: Elongate your back and position it vertically to the floor. Take your hands towards your back.
Step 6: Brace your back with the help of your hands. While resting your upper arm on the floor, position your hands in the middle of your back.
Step 7: In order to lift your legs off the floor and fully stretched into the air, exert pressure on both the thigh muscles as well as push your back with your hands.
Step 8: Lift one leg at a time. Align your pelvis right on top of your shoulders. Transfer your body weight on your shoulders.
Step 9: Fully elongate your legs, taking them towards the ceiling. Simultaneously, bring your hands a little lower towards the shoulders.
Step 10: Point your gaze towards your toes. Hold the position for as long as you feel comfortable.
More about Shoulder Stand Pose or Sarvangasana
The pose is considered as the "Queen" of asanas. However, a word of caution!
The pose is not to be performed if you are suffering from any of the following ailments/injuries:
* Neck injury
* Shoulder injury
* Injury to the lower back
* Wrist injury
Use of Props
A strap would be an excellent prop for this pose. It can be used to hold your arms together in Step 6 mentioned above.
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