| Description
If a person practices Sarvangasana regularly,
it helps him improve vigor, strength and sense of well being.
It makes one feel confident and brings vitality after a regular
practice. If one practices this asana after a prolonged illness,
it will help him recover fast to regain the original balance.
Sarva means all. Anga means body. Sarvanga is entire or the
whole body. Sarvangasana is beneficial for the whole body,
hence the name.
Benefits
Physical
- Sarvangasana is the mother of all asanas. As the mother
maintains harmony and peace in the family, this asana
brings harmony and peace to our body. There is hardly
any organ or area of the whole body which this asana doesn’t
activate.
- Keeps thyroid and para thyroid healthy, which in turn
keep the body active and healthy.
- Sarvangasana soothes the nerves of the head. It is helpful
in curing chronic headache, common cold, irritability,
short temper nervous breakdown and insomnia.
- Sarvangasana has a benign effect on the abdominal organs.
The bowels move freely which helps relieve constipation.]
- This asana is recommended for prolapsed uterus, menstrual
tension and varicose veins.
- Sarvangasana is also effective for ulcers, dyspepsia
and severe pain in the abdomen.
Mental
If a person regularly practices Sarvangasana
he feels more confident, alert, energetic and efficient.
Techniques
Lay a blanket on the floor and lie supine.
Keep the arms stretched above the head but resting on the
floor. Let the palms face upwards, let the arms be parallel
to each other and the legs together. Slowly start raising
the legs together, keeping the knees straight, up to form
a right angle with the floor as you inhale. Rest the hands
by the side of your waist. Using the support of the arms and
elbows, lift the buttocks and trunk so as to bring the legs
parallel to the floor. Support your waist with the palms by
keeping body-weight on the elbows in the beginning. Raise
the legs skywards so in one plane stretch. You can stretch
your spine too. Practice will enable you to shift your body-weight
on to your shoulders. Chin should be placed against chest
(jugular notch). Maintain this final posture for 2 - 3 minutes,
breathing normally. While returning, first take your legs
back, perpendicular to the floor. Slowly start bringing your
buttocks and trunk down without lifting your head. Place the
buttocks on the floor and legs at 90 degree to the floor.
Slowly bring your legs down to rest onthe floor.
Cautions
People suffering form cervical spondylosis,
glaucoma, pressure in the head and neck, menstruation, neck
pain, disc problems or a weak back should avoid this asana.
People suffering from hypertension or heart disease should
avoid it or do it with caution.
Duration
2 -3 min and 2 times.
Variations
Take both the legs as much apart
as is possible and strech them. Maintain this position for
a while and return to the original one. In the final posture,
as you support your back and exhale, first bring your left
leg down to touch the toes to ground behind your head keeping
knees straight. Do it with the other legs
Please remember that no practice can be adequately learned
from a book, written instructions. The guidelines given in
the web pages are intended to give you an introduction to
different yogic postures. However, it is advised to practice
the asanas under the guidance of a Guru or a qualified yoga
instructor.
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