Sarvangasana is specifically known for bringing a strong sense of balance, harmony, and peace of mind. It calms the nervous system down and makes us feel relaxed and re-energized. It’s even associated with miraculous anti-aging benefits.
Balancing
Supported Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana)
Sirsasana is particularly known for its calming effect on the mind. It relieves stress and anxiety and can even cure mild depression. It is one of those asanas which is known to activate your pineal and pituitary glands. Practicing this asana regularly instills a powerful sense of balance and coordination into your system.
Standing Split (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana)
This asana is very effective for weight loss. It tones and strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, quads, thighs, calf muscles, and ankles. It also engages the lower back, abdomen, chest, and diaphragm, instilling spinal flexibility, and agility.
Side Reclining Leg Lift (Anantasana)
Anantasana tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles, sides of the torso, spine, thighs, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It improves digestion and boosts blood circulation in the lower regions of the body.
Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana)
Vasisthasana tones and strengthens the wrists, biceps, triceps, forearms, shoulders, spine, and core muscles. It also engages the glutes, quads, calf muscles, and hamstrings, improving the strength in the lower body.