“The practice of asana purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm and clarity of mind” BKS Iyengar
In Sanskrit, Salamba means support and Sarvangasana means the entire body.
During this session, we will be building up to this pose through a variety of preparatory poses. Our class today will build from the ground up, with the actions necessary to develop and prepare in a sequential way.
Sarvangasana has been called the Mother of asana. When practiced alone and with variations, Sarvangasana is considered to be a panacea for most common ailments.
Sarvangasana & Hormonal Health
There are several endocrine organs (ductless glands) that when bathed in blood, carry oxygen and thus stimulate the production of hormones. This hormonal production is vital for the health of our body and brain, we cannot expect good health without this hormonal production. By practicing Sarvangasana, we provide blood to the thyroid and parathyroid glands that are located in our necks. Their blood supply is increased by the firm chin lock, allowing healthy blood to circulate around the chest and neck. Inversions allow gravity to pull blood toward the heart without straining it giving relief to the heart.
Other Benefits
There are numerous benefits beyond what I will mention above, but some of the most important include circulation in the back, abdomen, and waist as well as rejuvenating the abdominal organs, relieving gas, cleaning and balancing the reproductive organs, exercising the colon, and improving excretory quality.
Important Note: During a woman’s cycle, from day one to the end of the flow, inversions are not recommended.
Enjoy the quiet state of mind that comes from being there.
This sequence includes:
Chatuspadasana (Four-Footed Pose )
Salamba Sarvangasana Preparation ( Shoulder Stand )
Halasana ( Plow Pose )
Eka Pada Salamba Sarvangasana ( One Legged Shoulder Stand )
Salamba Sarvangasana ( Shoulder Stand )
Karnapidasana ( Ear Pressure Pose )
Paschimottanasana ( Seated Forward Bend )
Savasana ( Corpse Pose )
