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Improves balance and stability in the legs On a metaphysical level, helps one to achieve balance in other aspects of life Strengthens the ligaments and tendon of the feet Strengthens and tones the entire standing leg, up to the buttocks Assists the body in establishing pelvic stability Strengthen the bones of the hips and legs due to the weight-bearing nature of the pose Builds self-confidence and esteem.

Sarvāngāsana (shoulder stand) is known as the Mother of yoga postures. The Mother creates happiness and health in the home—likewise, this posture creates happiness and health in the body. This is why it is called Sarvāngāsana—sarvā means everything and angā means limbs. Therefore, it transliterates as the posture that is good for every aspect and every limb of the human being. Here are 10 specific benefits of practicing this particular pose every day: 1. It bathes the lymph nodes in fresh lymph by increasing the circulation around the lymphatic system. This nourishes the whole body. 2. Inverting the body from the neck up means that gravity increases the venous blood flow to the heart, brain and eyes. This relaxes the heart and decreases the heart rate, and it brings clarity to the mind and sight. 3. It lengthens the spinal nerves, which relieves tension in the head, neck and shoulders. 4. According to the authoritative text, Light on Yoga, B.K.S. Iygenar states, “persons suffer...

Headstand (Shirshasana) is often referred to as the king of all yoga poses. Here are 10 reasons why headstand should be practiced everyday. 1. By reversing the flow of gravity, a headstand simulates a “face lift” by letting your skin hang in the opposite direction. The inverted position of a headstand also flushes fresh nutrients and oxygen to the face, creating a glowing effect on the skin. 2. Headstands increase nutrients and blood flow to the scalp, decreasing onset of grey hair. Some yogis say that it will even convert grey hair back to its natural color! 3. Headstands stimulate and provide refreshed blood to the pituitary and hypothalamus glands. These glands are vital to our wellbeing, and are considered the master glands that regulate all other glands in the body (thyroid, pineal, and adrenals). This includes our sexual hormones, so you can expect better sex with a consistent headstand practice. 4. When the adrenal glands are flushed and detoxified with headstands, we cre...