Salamba Sarvangasana

Salamba Sarvangasana / Shoulderstand

Benefits:

  • Queen of the yoga-asanas
  • Stretches the shoulders and neck.
  • Cooling, calming, quiets the nervous system.
  • Reduces fluid retention in the legs and feet.
  • Regulates and normalizes elimination.
  • The thyroid and para-thyroid are nourished with blood.
  • Reduces fatigue and can help you improve your sleep.
  • Improves digestion.

Click on Shoulderstand to find out how to do this pose step by step.

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3 Comments

  • I ended up here while searching about Salamba Sarvangasana ยป Yogatic!. thx for the info!

    Comment by Genevieve80 Aug 28, 08, 3:10 am

  • Hi! This is one of my favorite poses, but my problem is that most of the time I feel a little headache before doing it. What can I do? Maybe my blood pressure is low…
    Bye

    Comment by Alice Jan 05, 10, 12:08 pm

  • When your blood pressure is low, be careful with upside down poses!

    Comment by Esther Feb 26, 10, 4:00 pm

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