Shoulder Stand
Shoulder stand is referred to as the
queen of all yoga poses because of the benefits it provides to the body as whole. In Sanskrit, its know as Sarvangasana, Sarva means the whole and Anga means the body. It's important to shift the flow of blood and energy in the body, and the law of gravity naturally pulls everything down, but when in shoulder stand it's reversed and blood flows away from your feet and lower extremities. This pose can be very calming and soothing and has many benefits:
- Stimulates the thyroid and prostate glands and abdominal organs
- Stretches the shoulders and neck
- Tones the legs and buttocks
- Improves digestion
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
- Reduces fatigue and alleviates insomnia
- Therapeutic for asthma, infertility, and sinusitis
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
