Sarvangasana/Shoulder Stand pose

May 17, 2020 by Sdm Law College

Top benefits of Sarvangasan/ Shoulder stand pose are given below: (Vedio Link)

1. Thyroid Gland: The shoulderstand yoga pose is good for the healthy functioning of pituitary, pineal, kidney, liver, spleen and testes. Thus, it regulates the functions of all the glands of the body.
2. Invigorates circulatory system: The asana is good in case of circulatory system, respiratory system and digestive system.
3. Headache: It enhances the supply of blood to the head region and good for managing headache and migraine.
4. Hypertension: It has cooling effect to the nerves, thus beneficial for high blood pressure patient.
5. Insomnia: It is good for insomnia patient as it facilitates blood supply to this region.
6. Constipation: It seems to be panacea for constipation patient. Person suffering from constipation should practice it regularly.
7. Intestinal Ulcers: It stimulates the intestinal and stomach glands thus good for ulcer in these region.
8. Hair Fall: It enhances supply of blood in the head region and prevents hair fall.
9. Sexual Disorders: The yoga pose is beneficial in case of sexual problems such as frequent abortions, leucorrhoea, syphilis, etc.
10. Weight Loss : It helps in burning of fat.
11. Eyesight: It is good for eye vision..
12. Skin care : It helps to prevent wrinkles, pimples and delay aging.

Sarvangasana precautions

The shoulder stand yoga pose has contraindications and side effects. Some of the cautions of Sarvangasana are being mentioned below.

1. The asana shouldn’t be performed by those who have high blood pressure.
2. Avoid this asana during menstruation.
   Having experiencing spinal problems, skip this asana.
3. Don’t practice in case of glaucoma, acute thyroid problems, chronic neck conditions, shoulder injuries and retina problems.
4. It should be avoided by those who have heart problems, middle ear problem, capillary, weak age, spondylosis, and Slip disc.
5. Functioning of pituitary, pineal, kidney, liver, spleen and testes. Thus, it regulates the functions of all the glands of the body.