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Salamba Sarvangasana with Blankets
सालम्ब सर्वांगासन कम्बल
Intermediateinversion
Target Muscles
coreshouldersneck
Benefits (4)
- + Protects cervical spine
- + Safe shoulderstand method
- + Iyengar standard
- + Longer comfortable holds
Avoid If (5)
- - Neck injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
- - High blood pressure
- - Menstruation
- - Glaucoma
About
Shoulderstand with blankets under shoulders — the Iyengar method, protecting the cervical spine.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Stack 3-4 folded blankets for shoulders.
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2. Shoulders on blanket edge — head below on floor.
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3. Lie on back.
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4. Lift legs, then hips.
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5. Hands support the back.
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6. Body vertical — shoulders on blankets, head below.
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7. No pressure on neck (blanket support).
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8. Hold 3-5 minutes.
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9. Slowly come down through Halasana.
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10. Savasana.