Posture sur les Epaules
Salamba Sarvangasana
sah-LAHM-bah sar-vahn-GAH-sah-nah
Appelee la reine des asanas pour ses bienfaits therapeutiques et son effet apaisant.
Comment faire Posture sur les Epaules
- Allongez-vous sur le dos
- Soulevez les jambes au-dessus de la tete
- Soutenez le bas du dos avec les mains
- Descendez les mains le long du dos tandis que les jambes s'etendent vers le plafond
- Gardez le poids sur les epaules, pas sur le cou
Benefits
- Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Calms the nervous system and helps relieve insomnia
- Improves venous return and reduces leg swelling
- Strengthens the shoulders, core, and upper back
- Helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and mild depression
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a folded blanket under the shoulders (with the head off the blanket) to protect the cervical spine
- Practice Legs-Up-The-Wall as a gentler alternative
- Use a wall to support the legs if core strength is insufficient to hold the full pose
Cautions
- Avoid with neck injuries, cervical disc problems, or whiplash
- Not recommended with uncontrolled high blood pressure or glaucoma
- Use caution during menstruation and avoid during pregnancy