Padma Sarvangasana Yoga Yoga Asana:

Padma Sarvangasana Yoga stimulates circulation and the breath. This helps to alleviate fatigue while relaxing the brain. These calming benefits are thought to be helpful for those suffering from insomnia, stress or mild depression.

Padma Sarvangasana Yoga Yoga Asana Steps:

• To get into Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose get into Sarvangasana on the floor or on the yoga mat.
• While staying in the pose, fold your right leg from the knee and bring your right foot to rest on top of your left thigh to get into Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose.
• Stay in this pose for a few breaths. This is called Ardha Padma Sarvangasana or The Half Lotus in Shoulder Stand.
• Now, fold your left leg from the knee and bring the left foot to rest on your right thigh to get into full Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose.
• Please note that this position is extremely difficult to achieve, as to get in lotus pose while the legs are raised upwards in the air is extremely tough so, please practice this pose with caution as you might lose balance while getting into Padma Sarvangasana and this might injure your back or legs.
• Now bring your folded legs in front of your head and this is the final Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose.
• While staying in Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose, the chin is pressed firmly to the sternum, forming Jalandhar Bandha.
• And, the hip joints should be angled at 90 degrees.
• Hold this pose for 30 seconds or for as long as you can to derive maximum benefits from Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose.
• Lie down on your back and relax in the Corpse Pose or Shavasana.
• Catch your breath and change the legs to practice Padma Sarvangasana or The Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose again.
• You can practice three to four rounds of this pose.