Unsupported Shoulder Stand - Niralamba Sarvangasan
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Nir?lamba Sarv??g?sana
STEPS :
- Begin lying flat on your back on your yoga mat. Your arms should be flat by your sides with your palms down
- Slowly begin to lift your legs, keeping them straight and your feet pointed, engaging your core and legs
- Press into the mat with your palms and lift your glutes and hips off the mat, moving your legs so they are above your chest and head, press your shoulders into the mat for support
- As you continue to raise your legs, your lower back should come off of the mat. You may use your hands to support your back if you need, or keep your arms on the mat underneath you
- Continue to lift from your hips and lower back, reaching your toes up and pressing into your shoulders. Balancing on your shoulder blades, lift your arms to your thighs, and use your core to balance
- Hold this position for up to one minute. To release, simply slowly lower your body back to the mat, your legs should be the last to reach the mat
Benefits
- Relieves stress
- Stimulates thyroid
- Stretches the back of the neck
- Tones lower body
- Provides more nourishment to the brain
- Relieves headache
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.