Sarvangasana (SAHR-vahn-GAH-sah-nah Sanskrit: ???????????; IAST: sarv??g?sana; pronounced [s?r???g?:s?n?]) or Shoulderstand is an ?sana.
Many variations of the shoulderstand exist, the likely most common to be taught is Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvang?sana).
Sarvang?sana is nicknamed "queen" or "mother" of all the asanas.
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Etymology
The name in the case of Salamba Sarv?ng?sana (Supported Shoulderstand) comes from the Sanskrit words Salamba meaning "supported", Sarva meaning "all" or "every", Anga meaning "limb" or "bodypart", and ?sana meaning "posture"," position", or "seat", thus Salamba Sarv?ngasana literally translates to "supported-all-limbs-pose".
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Description
Lying on the back with the hands under the mid-back, the legs and lower body are lifted so that the weight of the body is supported on the head, neck, shoulders and upper arms. The gaze is towards the toes and the sagittal and transverse line of the head is perpendicular with the midsagittal and midfrontal line of the body.
Contraindications and cautions
The asana is contraindicated for high blood pressure, whiplash, menstruation, angina, and spinal weakness caused by conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis.
The weight placed on the cervical spine may mean a risk of neck injury, particularly if the asana is not done properly.
Sarvangasana is a counter asana for backbends such as Chakrasana.
Halasana is often used to enter and exit Sarvang?sana.
Matsyasana is a counter asana.
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