Friday, 6 June 2014

34. SHOULDER STAND-SALAMBA SARVANGASANA



34. SHOULDER STAND-SALAMBA SARVANGASANA

Instructions:
1. Lie on your back.
2. Breathing in lift your legs off the floor. Raise your hips too off the floor till only your head and shoulder remain touching the ground. Place your hands on your back for support. Keep your legs straight.
3. Remain as long as you can. Breathing in and out slowly, concentrating on the breathing.
4. Breathing out, come back to original position.

Benefits: good for the back and spine. Helps thyroid gland functioning. Regulates sex glands, vitalizes nerves, purifies blood, and promotes circulation. It is recommended to women after child birth.

Caution:  People suffering from thyroid gland disorders and chronic nasal catarrh should avoid this asana.

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