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Shoulder Stand

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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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