SARVANGASANA
Method of Practice
- Begin in Halasana (Plow Pose).
- From Halasana, slowly raise both legs upward until they are straight and perpendicular to the floor, forming a 90-degree angle.
- Support your lower back with your hands, keeping your body as straight as possible, with the weight resting on your shoulders and upper arms, not on the neck.
- Keep your chin gently tucked toward your chest (Jalandhara Bandha) and breathe normally.
- Hold the posture for a few seconds according to your comfort.
- Slowly lower your legs and return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat 3 times.
Benefits of Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
- Helps maintain the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland and supports a healthy metabolism.
- Improves blood circulation to the brain, enhancing concentration and mental clarity.
- May help reduce excess fat around the abdomen and hips when practiced regularly as part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Supports respiratory health and may be beneficial for asthma.
- Helps promote relaxation and may improve sleep quality.
- Particularly beneficial for thyroid and parathyroid imbalances, asthma and other respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, metabolic dysfunction, excess abdominal fat, mental stress, and insomnia.
- Also serves as a supportive practice for varicose veins, migraine, headaches, and promoting healthy circulation, which may contribute to healthier skin and hair. It may also support cardiovascular health when practiced appropriately under professional guidance.
Contraindications
Practice this pose only under the guidance of a qualified physician or yoga expert, or avoid it altogether if you have:
- High blood pressure.
- Neck pain or cervical spine disorders.
- A slipped (herniated) disc.
- Spondylitis.
- Glaucoma or other serious eye disorders.
- Menstruation.
- Pregnancy.
- Any other serious medical condition.
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