15 Health Benefits of Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand yoga pose)

Sarvangasana is one of the most popular yoga asanas that is practiced by every yoga enthusiast
due to the multiple benefits of the pose. Sarvangasana is also known as the shoulder poses, and
this is one of the few asanas which works for all of the body parts without singling out any one
body part. Although the pose can be a tad too difficult for newbies to master, it can be extremely
beneficial for your well-being. Here are some go the benefits of the shoulder pose.

1. Hormonal disbalance is a major cause of concern for many individuals. A healthy well
functioning thyroid gland is extremely important due to the three hormones it secretes--
T4 or thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin. Sarvangasana keeps your hormones in
check.
2. Do you suffer from constipation? Practicing Sarvangasana will help you with all kinds of
bowel problems. As you stand on your shoulders, the gravitational pull changes, and it
has an effect on your bowel movements too.
3. Instead of wasting your money on expensive creams and plastic surgery, you can practice
Sarvangasana every day to look younger and keep your skin wrinkle-free. The pose
increases blood circulation in your face; thus rejuvenating your skin!
4. This pose has been extremely beneficial for those who have insomnia or any kind of
sleeping disorder. Due to the inverted pose, the blood rushes to your brain, calming you
down and you sleep better.
5. If you are stressed all the time, it can affect your libido. You do not want to disappoint
your partner in bed. This asana does not just keep you young; it also keeps sexual organs
healthy!
6. The time of the month’ is always a nightmare for ladies: the horrific mood swings, the
cramps and the cravings for chocolate and junk food. Practicing Sarvangasana has helped
women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome to reduce their cramps.
7. Patients suffering from asthma can also benefit from the pose. The asana affects the
‘sternum’, which makes you breathe easier.

8. Instead of gulping down medicines for hypertension, it is healthier to practice
Sarvangasana every day as the pose treats hypertension, by regulating hormone levels in
the body and releasing endorphins, which keeps your stress level in check.
9. People suffering from a lot of hair fall or hair loss recently can really benefit from this
asana. Due to the introverted position, all the blood rushes to your brain and reaches your
scalp, which helps your hair to get the much-required nutrients and thus grow healthy.
10. People who generally lead a sedentary lifestyle often suffer from varicose veins, which
are swollen veins due to interruption in blood circulation. Doing Sarvangasana will help
release these clogged veins.
11. Sarvangasana helps in purifying your blood, which means you have fewer menstruation
problems as well as healthy and clear skin.
12. Sarvangasana improves balance and strength. Since the pose puts pressure on your
abdomen, spine, and shoulders, these areas of your body become stronger.
13. Improves your vital sensory organs like eyes and ears due to increased blood flow to the
upper part of your body.
14. The poses improve blood circulation throughout the body.
15. It can help cure edema.

Start practicing Sarvangasana every day to have a better life.