21.
Sarvangasana (Stand-on-Shoulder Posture)
*Sthiti: Lie supine on the ground over a blanket, keeping the arms stretched above the
head.
- Raise the legs together very slowly
and gracefully (without bending at the knees) till it forms about 45 degrees to the
ground.
- Raise the legs further to 90
degrees.
- Now raise the buttocks and the trunk
also, taking support of the arms and the elbows, without lifting the hand. Rest the elbows
on the ground firmly and support the back with both the palms. Straighten the trunk with
the hands till the chin is well set in the suprasternal hollow. Bring the legs parallel to
the ground.
- Keep the body, erect stretching it
up vertically supporting on the shoulders but relaxingly. Maintain for about 2 minutes.
Carefully avoid all jerks and keep the head on the ground.
*Slowly come back to Sthiti thorough 5 to 8.
BENEFITS: Maintains the thyroid healthy which in turn keeps the body
active and healthy. Beneficially influences the Pelvic organs, both active and healthy.
Beneficially influences the various veins, piles, hernia and menstrual disorders. Persons
with cervical spondylosis should not do this asana.
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