In Sanskrit "Sarvang" means " all parts of the body". Since this asana having the effect on almost all the body parts and organs, it is called SARVANGASANA.
Technique:
- Lie on the back keeping the legs extended, the feet should be gradually raised at 90 degrees.
- Support your body by placing the hands on your waist.
- Now, slowly lift the entire body form the shoulders and keep straight the whole body from shoulder to the tip of toes.
- Maintain the final position with normal breathing.
- while coming back bring the feet slowly down on the ground with out raising your head.
Benefits:
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
- Stimulates the thyroid and prostate glands and abdominal organs
- Stretches the shoulders and neck
- Tones the legs and buttocks
- Improves digestion
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
- Reduces fatigue and alleviates insomnia
- Therapeutic for asthma, infertility, and sinusitis
- Helps to maintain healthy condition of thyroid gland.
Caution:
- The weight placed on the cervical spine may mean a risk of neck injury, particularly if the asana is not done properly.
- The asana is contraindicated for high blood pressure, Menstruation, angina, and spinal weakness caused by conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis.
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