Sarvanga Asana
This asana is sometimes called a "candle" because the body is kept straight as a candle in this posture. The Sanskrit sarvangasana means 'all the body'.
This asana has countless benefits.
SARVANGA ASANA (THE SHOULDER STAND)
The Sarvanga Asana is one of the most treasured asanas, said to benefit the whole body. In this asana the whole body weight rests on the shoulders and the neck and upper back regions are stretched to the limit.
Sarvanga Asana means posture for whole body. In his posture, the body's full weight rests on the shoulders. It enhances the blood circulation and energizes and purifies the whole body.
7. Asana Massya means fish and the posture resembles the same.
Sarvanga Asana (Shoulder stand posture)
Shalabha Asana (Locust posture)
Shava Asana (Corpse posture)
Siddha Asana (Accomplished posture)
Simha Asana (Lion posture)
Sirsha Asana (Headstand posture)
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) ...
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