Supported Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
Supported Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
Supported Shoulder Stand is an intermediate inversion that tones the legs and glutes as well as stretches the neck and shoulders. A Supported Shoulder Stand is known to improve digestion, calm the mind, and relieve stress. Some preparatory postures to Supported Shoulder Stand include Bridge Pose and Hero Pose. Yogi’s with headache or neck injury should use caution.
To do a Supported Shoulder Stand, use all the same was a regular Shoulder Stand and also use blankets under the shoulders and biceps to support them.
Supported Shoulder Stand is an intermediate inversion that tones the legs and glutes as well as stretches the neck and shoulders. A Supported Shoulder Stand is known to improve digestion, calm the mind, and relieve stress. Some preparatory postures to Supported Shoulder Stand include Bridge Pose and Hero Pose. Yogi’s with headache or neck injury should use caution.
To do a Supported Shoulder Stand, use all the same was a regular Shoulder Stand and also use blankets under the shoulders and biceps to support them.
