Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose Steps & Benefits

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Sarvangasana means all organs and postures. As the name suggests, this posture is helpful in exercising parts of our entire body. This exercise full limbs, so this asana is full of many benefits. This asana is extremely beneficial in maintaining mental and physical health and is also known as the ‘Queen of Asanas‘.

This posture is a bit difficult to perform because it carries the entire weight of your body on your shoulders. Therefore this asana should be done under the instruction of Yoga teacher. For its growth and other benefits, let us know

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What Is Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose?

Sarvangasana is two terms of Sanskrit is composed of all Sarva and limb (Anga). Where “Sarva” means “All body part” and “Asana” means “Yoga Pose”.It is also known as Shoulder Stand Pose. By performing Sarvangasana, it involves all the parts of the body, hence this asana is called Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose.  

In this posture, the balance of the entire body is made with the support of the shoulders. This asana keeps a person mentally and physically healthy, Sarvangasana is also called the mother of all asanas.

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Preparatory Poses:

There are some other asanas that you should practice before practicing Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose, and these asanas are also beneficial in maintaining health and remove many disorders from the body.

• Halasana Or Plough Pose
• Virasana or Hero Pose
• Setu Bandhasana Or Bridge Pose

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Steps To Do Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose:

Step 1:

Lie flat on the back.

Step 2:

Take a breath and then exhale, after that raise both your legs upwards.

Step 3:

On raising both the legs upwards, where they make an angle of 90 degrees from the ground, stop them there.

Step 4:

After that make Uttanapadasan pose.

Step 5:

While exhaling, raise your waist upward, push the legs back towards the head.

Step 6:

Support the waist with both hands.

Step 7:

Keep your legs, back, and waist straight.

Step 8:

Stretch your toes towards the sky and keep your eyes focused on the toes.

Step 9:

Remain in this position for some time and keep the breath normal.

Step 10:

Slowly return to the previous state.

Step 11:

After this, rest for 20 seconds. Perform this action 3 to 4 times.

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(Also Read:Uttanasana Or Standing Forward Bend Steps & Benefits)

Follow Up Poses:

Do these yoga poses to ease and comfort after doing these yoga poses. These yoga poses are…

• Chakrasana Or Urdhva Dhanurasana
• Shavasana Or Corpse Pose
• Headstand Or Sirsasana

Beginner’s Tips:

According to your capacity, stay in this posture for 60 to 300 seconds and then come down slowly. Initially take less time (30 seconds is also enough) and gradually increase the time.

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Benefits Of Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose:

Performing Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose has many benefits to health. The thyroid is found only in our throat and the thyroid gland works better by performing Sarvangasana. A healthy thyroid gland does not cause a person to have long-term problems. By doing this asana, blood accumulates in the throat, and blood flows properly into the thyroid gland and makes it strong. By the way, Sarvangasana is beneficial for all parts of the body.

Cure Diseases:

Problems and diseases related to genitals are overcome by performing Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose. Along with this, this asana is also beneficial in relieving constipation. It is also beneficial in removing the problem of hemorrhoids.

overcome throat problem:

If there is any problem in your ears and throat and nose, then by performing all the activities, all these troubles Will remove.

Good Digestion:

Performing Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose improves the blood circulation system, digestive system, and respiratory system.

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For Thyroid Gland:

While doing this asana, there is more blood flow to the throat which removes disorders of the thyroid gland. It helps to stimulate the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland.

Cure Diabetes:

This asana is very useful in removing asthma, diabetes, liver disease, and intestinal problems. It prevents the skin from shrinking and does not allow wrinkles on the face.

For Nervous System:

It increases the nervous system and increases flexibility in the spinal cord. Sarvangasana keeps the mind and nervous system calm and removes stress.

congruency in piles:

Doing Sarvangasana removes problems like anemia, sluggishness, headache, indigestion, hemorrhoids, stomach pain, chest pain, etc.

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Precautions To Do Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose:

• Pregnant women should not perform Sarvangasana after the third month of pregnancy.
• If you get yawning, sneezing, or phlegm while performing Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose, lower your foot immediately, otherwise there may be a pain in the throat, chest, and ears.
• Do not spill the saliva while doing the service.
• Avoid doing this asana if you are a patient of high blood pressure, spondylitis, or have a pain in your ear or hearing loss.
• If you are having difficulty in doing all round, then you can use a pillow below the waist.
• Avoid glaucoma if you have glaucoma problems.

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Conclusion:

Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose helps in improving the functions of all the organs of the body. This asana plays an important role in eliminating the disorders arising out of a bad lifestyle as well as providing peace of mind by eliminating stress, depression, and anxiety.