Sarvanga asana or shoulder stand pose is benefited to all parts of the body. This is the main reason this asana is called as sarvanga asana. Shoulder stand pose or sarvanga asana are specially beneficial for thyroid gland, helping in proper digestion,blood circulation and respiration.
How to do :
1. Lie down flat on the back.
2. Lift both the legs until the trunk.
3. Hips and legs are in a vertical position.
4. The fore arms should be moved up holding the back with the palms of the hand.
5,Supporting the body and keeping it steady so that the chin will be pressed firmly against the throat which has a squeezing action on the thyroid gland .
6.The whole weight of the body will be resting on the shoulders. Inhale deeply.
Duration: It may be performed a few seconds to three minutes. sarvanga asana or shoulder stand pose should done only once a day.
Benefits: Sarvanga asana or shoulder stand pose improves the secretions of the thyroid, this results to toning the whole body and nourishing the blood and nervous system.
It improves vitality and is most beneficial in the treatment of dyspepsia, constipation, gastrtointestinal disorders and varicose veins. It is believed to cure even leprosy when practiced regularly in conjunction with a special diet. It awakens the mystic Kundalini. This is regarded next only to king of all asanas-shirsha asana.
