Sarvangasana
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Sarvangasana (pronounced SAHR-vahn-GAH-sah-nah)[1] (Sanskrit: सर्वाङ्गासन; IAST: sarvāṅgāsana) or Shoulderstand is an āsana.
Many variations of the Shoulderstand exist, the likely most common to be taught is Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangāsana).[2]
Sarvangāsana is nicknamed "queen" or "mother" of all the yoga poses.[3][4][5]
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[edit] Etymology
The name in the case of Salamba Sarvāngāsana (Supported Shoulderstand) comes from the Sanskrit words Salamba (सालम्ब, Sālamba) meaning "supported", Sarva (सर्व, Sarva) meaning "all" or "every", Anga (अङ्ग, Aṅga) meaning "limb(s)" or "bodypart(s)",[6] and Āsana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture"," position", or "seat",[7] thus Salamba Sarvāngasana (सालम्ब सर्वाङ्गासन, Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana) literally translats to "supported-all-limbs-pose".
[edit] Description
Lying on the back with the hands under the mid-back, the legs and lower body are lifted so that the weight of the body is supported on the head, neck, shoulders and upper arms. The gaze is towards the toes and the head is aligned with the mid-line of the body.
Advanced practitioners hold this pose for as much as three hours.
[edit] Contraindications and cautions
The pose is contraindicated for high blood pressure, whiplash, menstruation, thyroid disorders, angina , and spinal weakness caused by conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis.
The weight placed on the cervical spine may mean a risk of neck injury, particularly if the pose is not done properly.
[edit] Beginner's tip
Instructors[citation needed] recommend inexperienced practitioners and pregnant women consult a qualified yoga instructor or physician before attempting this pose.
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Sarvangasana is a counter pose for backbends such as Chakrasana. Viparita Karani - the "legs up the wall" pose - is a common modification. Matsyasana("Fish Pose") is a counter pose. Halasana ("Plow Pose") is often taken as a transitional pose to enter and exit Sarvangāsana.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Budilovsky, Joan; Adamson, Eve (2000). The complete idiot's guide to yoga (2 ed.). Penguin. p. 174. ISBN 9780028639703. http://books.google.com/books?id=b5pE8-Oyly0C. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "Yoga Journal - Supported Shoulderstand". http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/480. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ Francina, Suza (23 March 2003). Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause: A Guide to Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health at Midlife and Beyond. HCI. p. 233. ISBN 9780757300653. http://books.google.com/books?id=CMl_IiCoCRYC&pg=PA233. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ Norberg, Ulrica; Lundberg, Andreas (8 April 2008). Hatha Yoga: The Body's Path to Balance, Focus, and Strength. Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. p. 106. ISBN 9781602392182. http://books.google.com/books?id=IvIFC8Tbe24C&pg=PA106. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ Kappmeier, Kathy Lee; Ambrosini, Diane M. (2006). Instructing hatha yoga. Human Kinetics. p. 265. ISBN 9780736052092. http://books.google.com/books?id=K5WaYzBYypkC&pg=PA265. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "Salamba Sarvangāsana - AshtangaYoga.info". http://www.ashtangayoga.info/practice/asana-vinyasa-series/the-finishing-sequence/item/salamba-sarvangasana/. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD.. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. http://books.google.com/books?id=-zzRvh1fRzEC&pg=PA18. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
[edit] Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 9788172236069. http://books.google.com/books?id=pbx5AAAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 9788186336144. http://books.google.com/books?id=YpR1QgAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 9788185787084. http://books.google.com/books?id=eWOrAAAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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