[Tutorial] How to do Sarvangasana ( Standing on Shoulders Posture)

Question

This tutorial is on how to practice Sarvangasana - Standing on Shoulder Posture

Answer 1

1. Lie down on the supine position (spine on ground) keeping the legs together and stretch the hands straight about the head region, i.e. from toes to head. The entire body in a straight line. Palms facing the ceiling.. This is starting position of all asanas in supine position
2. Partial inhale. Raise both the legs together upto 45 degrees from the floor.
3. Inhale completely further raise the legs upto 90 degrees and place the hands by the side of the body.
4. Exhale raise further, the buttocks and the trunk taking the support of the arms and the elbows by firmly placing the elbows on the ground and support the back with both the palms. Keep the legs parallel to the ground.
5. Inhale keep the trunk and legs in a straight line by supporting the trunk on the shoulders. Keep the head on the floor with normal breathing.
6. Exhale, bring down the buttocks and the trunk taking the support of the arms and the elbows by firmly placing the elbows on the ground and support the back with both the palms. Keep the legs parallel to the ground.
7. Bring the legs down upto 90 degrees and place the hands by the side of the body.
8. Bring the legs down upto 45 degrees from the floor.

Sarvangasana Practice maintains healthy thyroid and thereby general health. It beneficially influences and tones up the pelvic organs. Brain gets rich supply of blood.