Sarvangasana is a Sanskrit word which comprises ‘Sarv’ meaning ‘entire’ ‘anga’ means ‘body parts’ and ‘asana’ means ‘pose’. It stimulates and regulates the entire and hence is known as the queen of all asanas in Yoga.
Organising the Pose:-
1. Begin in the supine position with head and spine aligned, legs straight with feet together.
2. Place the hands beside the body with the palms facing down. Relax the entire body and mind.
3. Contract the abdominal muscles. Breathe in and slowly raise the legs to the vertical position.
4. When the legs are straight press the arms and hands down on the floor. Slowly roll the buttocks and spine off the floor, raising the trunk to a vertical position, making an angle of 90 degrees to the floor.
5. The weight of the body resting on the shoulder blade, palms supporting the body, elbows parallel to each other on the floor.
6. Maintain the pose for 1 to 2 minutes with steady breathing and eye gaze fixed to a point.
7. Slowly lower the legs and torso, with control without lifting the upper back off the floor.
DOs:
- Do stay still in the final pose, without moving the legs.
- Do the pose against the wall or using pillows if unable to raise the body.
DONT’S:
- Don’t practise this pose if you have high BP. Heart problems, middle ear trouble, spondylosis, slipped disc.
BENEFITS:
- It stimulates the thyroid gland, balancing the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems.
- It tranquilizes the mind, relieving mental and emotional stress, clearing pschycological disturbances, boosting the immune system.
- It relieves from varicose veins, stomach ulcers, constipation, asthma and insomnia.
Namaste!
Neelanjana Bharadwaj– Yoga Expert