PADMA SARVANGASANA
Method of Practice
- Lie flat on a yoga mat or a firm bed.
- Bend your knees and place your legs into Padmasana (Lotus Pose) by crossing the feet over the opposite thighs.
- As you inhale, slowly lift your hips and legs upward while keeping the legs in the Lotus position.
- Place your palms on your lower back to support your body.
- Straighten and balance your body so that your weight rests on your shoulders and elbows.
- Gently tuck your chin toward your chest, forming Jalandhara Bandha (Chin Lock).
- Continue breathing deeply and steadily while holding the posture.
- To release the pose, slowly lower your back to the floor with the support of your hands, then gently release your legs from the Lotus position.
Benefits of Padma Sarvangasana (Lotus Shoulder Stand)
- Supports the healthy functioning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
- Improves the function of the digestive system, abdominal organs, and kidneys.
- Enhances blood circulation and improves mental concentration.
- Strengthens the muscles of the spine, shoulders, and arms.
- Particularly beneficial for thyroid and parathyroid imbalances, digestive and abdominal disorders, male reproductive health problems, and kidney disorders.
- Also serves as a supportive practice for respiratory disorders, promoting healthy blood circulation that may contribute to healthier skin, and may help in managing eczema, acne, premature skin wrinkles, mental stress, and depression.
Contraindications
Do not perform this pose if you have:
- High blood pressure.
- Heart disease.
- A slipped (herniated) disc.
- Spondylitis.
- Severe knee injury or arthritis.
- Glaucoma or fragile blood vessels (capillaries) in the eyes.
- Pregnancy.
- Menstruation.
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