Shoulder Stand Yoga Posture

Posted on May 22, 2008 in Latest News

The Shoulder Stand Yoga is known to be the “ Queen of all Asanas”, as it benefits the entire body. It is a forward bending posture, which engages all the parts of the body, stretching the shoulders, neck and upper body.

As the body is inverted, the blood flows to the heart, without any strain to the heart, by force of gravity.

Instructions:

As the name suggests, this pose requires you to stand on your shoulders.

1) Lie down on the ground, with your hands next to your side and feet kept close together.
2) Slowly lift your legs up, remain in this position until you are comfortable.
3) Lift your legs and move them towards your head such that your neck is in between both the legs. The toes should touch the ground.
4) Now lift your back and turn it in the direction of the head.
5) Keep your legs in the same position, and lift your spine straight.
6) Remain in this position for some time and slowly lift your legs. Let them remain straight.
7) Support your back with your hands.

Benefits Of This Pose

• Nourishes and strengthen the thyroid gland.
• It helps regulate one’s body mechanism.
• Promotes growth and development of the digestive and nervous system.
• Strengthens and tones the limbs.
• This exercise is a way of massaging the abdominal organs and helps relieve stress.
• As standing in this pose promotes flow of blood to the head, this pose, relieves, mental stress and headaches and is said to be very tranquilizing.

However, individuals with certain physical conditions should avoid this exercise.

• People suffering from Glaucoma, should at any cost avoid this form of exercise, as it tends to worsen the condition.
•  People suffering from cervical spondylitis or any kind of neck problem should not practice this pose, as in this pose, the entire weight of the body is carried by the neck, and therefore trying out this pose will cause more damage to your neck.
• Also, people suffering from high blood pressure, should avoid this posture.

If you have none of the above-mentioned problems, feel free to practice out the shoulder stand exercise.

Always make sure you are doing it under the guidance of an expert or a yoga practitioner.

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