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About Sarvangasana
Sarvangasana is a part of the Padma Sadhana Yoga sequence that is a shoulder stand where the entire body is balanced on the shoulders. ‘Sarv’ refers to all, ‘anga’ implies a body part and ‘asana’ means a posture.
Thus, by the name, one could decipher that Sarvangasana affects every part of the body and is regarded as a highly beneficial yoga posture for mental and physical health.
Also referred to as the ‘Queen of asanas’, it focuses on strengthening all the inner parts of your body, thereby keeping you strong and healthy.
The procedure of doing it rightly
Follow the listed step by step method of doing Sarvangasana to gain the health benefits with perseverance:
- Lie down on your back on a flat surface (yoga mat) and place your hands by your sides.
- Lift your legs, buttocks, and back with one easy movement so that your entire lower body and your back rests on your shoulders. Give support to your back with your hands to maintain the posture.
- The next step is to bring your elbows close to each other and move your hands along your back, reaching for the shoulder blades. Remember to keep straightening your spine and legs else the weight distribution might get tampered with. Continue pressing the elbows on the floor and the hands into the back as you move closer to your shoulders. This step should ensure that your entire body weight is resting on your shoulders and upper arms and not your head and neck.
- As you keep your legs steady and firm, lift them higher in a straighter position. Now bring your toes over the nose and point the toes upwards. Bring your sternum closer to your chin but pay good attention to your neck. If you feel your neck gaining unnecessary strain, come out of the posture immediately.
- Carry on deep breathing while in the posture for 30-60 seconds.
- For coming out of the posture, bring your knees to the forehead steadily. Place your hands on the floor, palm facing downwards. Don’t lift the head but bring down your back at a steady and firm pace as you lower your spine. Rest for a minute or so.
Why is this asana so beneficial physically?
- Makes your arms and shoulders strong while providing greater flexibility to your spine.
- Helps you deal better with constipation, varicose veins, and indigestion.
- Stimulates the parathyroid and thyroid glands and helps them function effectively.
- Increases blood flow to the brain.
- Accelerates the working of the heart muscles by supplying more venous blood to the heart.
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