Sarvanga (Sarva all, whole, entire, complete; anga-limb or body) means the entire body or all the limbs. In this pose the whole body benefits from the exercise, hence the name.
Technique
1.Lie flat on the back on the carpet keeping the legs stretched our tightened at the knees. Place the hands by the side of the legs, palms down. Take a few deep breaths.
2. Exhale, bend the knees and move the legs towards the stomach till the thighs press it.Take two breaths.
3.Raise the hips from the floor with an exhalation and rest the hands on them by bending the arms at the elbows. Take two breaths .
4. Exhale, raise the trunk up perpendicularly supported by the hands until the chest touches the chin.
5. Only the back of the head and the neck, the shoulders and the backs of the arms up to the elbows should rest on the floor. Place the hands in the middle of the spine. Take two breaths.
6. Exhale and stretch the legs straight with the toes pointing up.
7. Stay in this position for 5 minutes with even breathing.
8. Exhale, gradually slide down, release the hands, lie flat and relax.
9. If you cannot do the asana without support, use a stool and follow the technique.
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Malvika Tiwari, |
