Sarvangasana ( Shoulder Stand )

 Sarvangasana:

    Steps: 
    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