Benefits: Our neck act as a bridge between the head (command center) to the rest of the body. One of its main functions is to support weight of the head as well as its movement without disturbing other functions of the region such as nerves, circularly systems. It is very important to know that neck is home to a gland (thyroid gland) and its precise function is vital to the body. Sarvangasana improves the flexibility of the neck also rejuvenate its nerves system.
Eradicate anxiety, asthma, breathlessness, throat disorder, improves circulation in the face region, improves lungs function, beneficial for menstruation disorder, ( avoid sarvangasana during menstruation and also advance stage of pregnancy). Eliminates piles, Stimulate thyroid and parathyroid, reproductive, digestive, circulatory and nerves system. Improves the immunity system, it also dominates process of bone regeneration. Eradicate fear, stress and headache. Eliminates insomnia, hypertension, palpitation, constipation.
CAUTION: Avoid sarvangasana if you are suffering from disorder such as enlarge thyroid, liver and spleen. Heart disorder, eye with week blood vessel, cervical spondylitis and slipped disc.
Note: In the beginning a folded blanket can be used under the neck, shoulders and elbows. Performing Sarvangasana will be much easer once you improve the flexibility of the neck, spine and sense of balance. If you are beginner it is advisable to stay not for very long period of time. Staying in the final position can improve gradually. Try to increase duration from 3 min to 5 min as your stability and stamina improves with time.
Breathing: Breath normally in the lying down position. Inhale while you are starting the posture retain the breath in as you are moving into the final position. Breath normally in the final position, inhale hold your breath in and lower your back and legs.
To come back to the laying down position, lower your legs while still supporting the back with your hands. Lower your legs over the head without bending the knees. Let go your hands and place the palms (palms facing down) on the floor beside the body. Very gently lower your back joint by joint until your legs form (90 degree) angle with the floor. Either bend your knees and lower your legs or lower your legs without bending until the heels touches the floor. Stay in the lying down position (shvasana) for few sometimes.
Sarvangasana/variation:
Sarvangasana, (shoulder stand) Lay down flat on your back and ensure that your legs are together. Bring your arms close to your body, palms facing downward. Move away tension from your entire body. Relax your shoulders, arms, spine and legs. Bend your knees try to bring them as close as possible to the abdomen, maintain total contact between the palms and the floor. Stay in that position for few sec and relax the spin and muscles.
Please note that all the yoga postures and yoga techniques mentioned in this web site are to be practiced only after prior medical clearance, and under the supervision and guidance of a qualified yoga teacher.
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Awareness: Pressure at the back of the head, neck, shoulders, elbows due to the weight of the body. Increase in the blood flow and change in the temperature of the head and shoulders region in final position. Awareness on sustaining balance position and relax state of mind as well as body in the final state.
Contact points: Between the elbows, shoulders, neck and the ground. Between the inner palms and back or ribcage. Between the inner thighs, inner knees and the ankles in the final position.
