ASANAS POSTURES

Swami Sivananda developed the well known „Rishikesh-Asanas“ a practice sequence of coordinated Asana (postures) structure. Asanas keep the muscles elastic and the spine flexible, mental capacity will improof and strenghten the inner organs as well as longvity takes place. The body will be filled up with Prana (life force). By practice of yoga asanas and pranayama (breathing exercise), we learn to relax from inside. Relaxation of the body will bring peace of mind. From concentration and patience devotion and silence will grow. 

 

The aim of Yoga is to overcome our own limitations on all levels. Through the practice of yoga we learn to understand the general perspective of our being and as a result we deepen our way of life.

<b>SHOULDERSTAND (SARVANGASANA)</b> – The main benefit of this asana is that it strenghtens and balances the thyroid function and that way also regulates the body’s metabolism. The shoulderstand helps to keep a youthful figure and smoth skin. Indigestion, constibation, stomach problems and varicose veins are relieved. The asana centralises the blood supply in the soinal column, as well as stretching it. This aids keeping the spine strong and elastic.
The shoulderstand got many benefits like the headstand but more relaxed posture.

Shoulderstand

SHOULDERSTAND (SARVANGASANA) – The main benefit of this asana is that it strenghtens and balances the thyroid function and that way also regulates the body’s metabolism. The shoulderstand helps to keep a youthful figure and smoth skin. Indigestion, constibation, stomach problems and varicose veins are relieved. The asana centralises the blood supply in the soinal column, as well as stretching it. This aids keeping the spine strong and elastic.
The shoulderstand got many benefits like the headstand but more relaxed posture.