Sarvangasana/Shoulder-Stand 02/Die Kerze 02
Sarvangasana 2 / Shoulder-Stand 2
The Queen of all Asanas(Postures)!
The Sanskrit Name “Sarvang” means: “All the body“ So this posture is working on all body parts.
The main benefit of the Shoulder-Stand is to get the thyroid gland working at peak efficiency. It’s the thyroid gland which is mainly responsible for your correct weight and youthful appearance.
- Improves digestion
- Regulates the sex glands
- Vitalizes the nerves
- purifies the blood and promote good circulation
- strengthens the lower organs and helps them to stay in place
It is also beneficial for people suffering from poor circulation, constipation, indigestion, asthma and reduced virility.
Sarvangasana is especially recommended for women after childbirth and for those suffering from painful menstruation, other female disorders, and seminal weakness.
Up side down postures help you to keep a fresh head to stay young and relaxed.
Cautions: Headache, high blood pressure, during Menstruation, Diarrhea and neck injury.(any injury, ask your doctor)
Pregnancy: If you are experienced with this pose, you can continue to practice it late into pregnancy. However, don’t take up the practice of Sarvangasana after you become pregnant.