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Kandharasana, also known as the Shoulder pose is a powerful yoga posture that benefits the upper torso region in various ways. Kandarasana corrects the spinal defects, massages the abdominal organs and improves digestion.

A prominent pose in Hatha Yoga, Sarvangasana, also known as Shoulder stand pose benefits the whole body if done regularly. Sarvangasana improves the oxygen circulation, controls the hormones, and detoxifies the system.

Was it worth the 3 year investment? Well first of all my body looked and felt so much better. In yoga because you are constantly holding your own body weight in an endless array of movements from handstands, to shoulder stands, to one legged balances with twists and plank variations, my body remained very strong, sculpted and supple.

This asana is one of the most important elements of the practice for those of us with Multiple Sclerosis. It brings harmony and balance and the sense of happiness to the mind, body, and the nervous system.

By Shahid Mishra During the course of a Yoga teacher training many interns discover that shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) is a good asana for thyroid health, but the reasons why might not be explained. The reason is actually quite simple: Gravity encourages good blood flow toward the neck.

By Narendra Maheshri The Salamba Sirsasana, or Headstand, is one of the poses most widely identified with yoga practice. Many practitioners view it as a pose that, while difficult, should be aspired to because of the mental and physical benefits it espouses. Many raw beginners worry that the pose is too advanced for them to master easily, and yet mastering several poses like Mountain Pose, Downward Facing Dog, and Shoulder stand can help prepare yogis for the shoulder lift and inversion of the more difficult Headstand.