Sarvangasana:
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Steps:
1. Lie down in Samastithi.
1. Lie down in Samastithi.
2. Exhale lift both your legs from hips and bring it all the way above your head. keep your arms
slightly folded and palms supporting your lower
back. Keep your eyes closed and chin down at all
times, knees straight.
3. On inhaling, slowly bring back your legs perpendicular to the floor. Shoulders firmly pressed on the ground and Chin should be locked. Palms still supporting the back.
Coming out of Asana:
On exhaling, take your legs back to the previous position. Inhale
gently drop your legs down without lifting your head up.
Classification:
- Inversion
- Symmetrical
- Lying / Supine
- Stay
Focus:
- Back
- Shoulders
- Neck
- Legs
Modifications:
- With support ( resting your feet against the wall )
- Keeping the legs against the wall
Benefits:
- Improves digestion
- Stimulates thyroid, prostate glands, abdominal organs
- Relieves varicose veins, constipation
- Treats Insomnia
- Helps in weight loss
- Reduces stress and tension in neck and shoulders