Sarvangasana

Benefits

• Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
• Increases blood flow to the brain
• Tones the heart and lungs
• Relieves varicose veins and heavy legs
• Calms the nervous system — queen of asanas

Steps

1. Lie on back, arms by sides. Inhale and lift legs to 90°.
2. Press palms into the floor, swing legs overhead.
3. Support lower back with hands, elbows on the mat.
4. Straighten body into a vertical line from shoulder to toe.
5. Breathe deeply. Hold 1–5 minutes. Lower very slowly.