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Shoulder Stand
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Other Names:
Sarvangasana
sar-VAHN-gahs-uh-nuh
Sarva = All, Anga = Limb, Asana = Pose
Sarvangasana
Intermediate
Throat, Crown
Inversion
Overview
Shoulder Stand improves circulation and invites a deep sense of stillness while calming the nervous system.
Stack shoulders over elbows or wrists, engage core, lengthen spine.
Clarity, expression, and inner peace
Improves circulation, balances hormones, and promotes calm.
Stimulates thyroid and parathyroid glands; improves circulation and lymph flow.
Prioritize neck safety, alignment, and controlled transitions in and out.
Lie on back. Lift legs overhead, supporting lower back. Stack hips above shoulders. Breathe steadily.
Use wall support or props like blocks and blankets under shoulders or hips.
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