ASANAS

ASANA NAME: SHOULDERSTAND
SANSKRIT:  SARVANGASANA

PHYSICAL-stimulates & strengthens neck & upper spine; inversion so it improves circulation  & rests heart; stimulates thyroid & parathyroid, controlling metabolism

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL-promotes relaxation; relieves insomnia

ENERGETIC-concentrates prana around neck and upper spine; renews energy

PRECAUTIONS: avoid during menses, with uncontrolled blood pressure, with headache, neck or shoulder problems

KEY ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS: ease elbows toward one another, lengthen back of neck, bring chin to center of chest