How to do Sarvangasana - Shoulder Stand Yoga Pose

In this practice

Key teachings

• Proper alignment in inversions
• Mindful breath coordination with movement
• Understanding the benefits and contraindications of Sarvangasana

Ideal for

• Practitioners familiar with inversions
• Individuals seeking to improve circulation and reduce stress
• Those looking to strengthen core and upper body

Lesson

Instructions

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Steps

• Start by laying down on a yoga mat and bend your legs at the knees.
• Pull your legs closer to your upper body and then lift them upwards.
• Slowly lift your upper body off the ground.
• Push your hips upwards so your entire body is aligned in a straight line and form a 90-degree angle with the floor.
• Hold this posture for a few deep breaths.
• Fold your legs and carefully lower your body back to the ground.
• Finally, Stretch your legs out and relax.
• It helps calm the brain, cures mild depression, and relieves stress.
• It helps stimulate the prostate glands, the thyroid glands, and the abdominal organs.
• The neck and shoulders get a good stretch.
• The buttocks and legs get toned.
• Digestion is improved, and metabolism is regulated.
• This asana relieves the symptoms of menopause.
• Fatigue and insomnia are reduced.
• This asana helps cure sinusitis, asthma, and infertility.

Benefits

• Calms the brain and relieves stress
• Stimulates thyroid and abdominal organs
• Stretches neck and shoulders
• Tones buttocks and legs
• Improves digestion and regulates metabolism