Unsupported Shoulder Pose (Niralamba Sarvangasana)
Sarvangana is a Sanskrit word in which “Sarv” means “all”, “ang” means “parts of body”. So, Sarvangana means an asana for the whole body parts.
Unsupported Shoulder Pose (Niralamba Sarvangasana) (Windhorseyoga)
Benefits of the Unsupported Shoulder Pose (Niralamba Sarvangasana):
Practicing Niralamba Sarvangasana (Unsupported Shoulder Pose) slows down the evident signs of aging like wrinkles and frayed skin. Performing Niralamba Sarvangasana (Unsupported Shoulder Pose) brain receives an increased supply of blood so the gray cells are re-activated which improves memory, slows down senility, improves eyesight and reduces hair loss. The muscles of shoulders and neck also get toughened and it also builds body’s resistance against hernia, piles and urinary kidney-related ailments. You would also experience reduction of fatigue.
How to perform the Unsupported Shoulder Pose (Niralamba Sarvangasana):
- Lie straight on the floor while keeping yours arms straight, palms down and legs, big toes and heels together.
- Press your arms and elbows down while keeping your knees straight.
- Raise your legs together perpendicular to the floor while breathing-in.
- Now while breathing-out keeps pressure on your palms and elbows against the floor raise your hips and lower back off the floor and move your legs towards your head.
- Keep palms beneath your hips and pop up your legs and trunk.
- Now, slide your palms higher on the trunk and keep on pushing your hips.
- Hold this position anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds.
Duration and repetition of the Unsupported Shoulder Pose (Niralamba Sarvangasana):
Hold Niralamba Sarvangasana position anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Unsupported Shoulder Pose (Niralamba Sarvangasana):
Niralamba Sarvangasana (Unsupported Shoulder Pose) is a difficulty level 8 asana recommended for advanced level yoga practitioner.
