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.
Shoulders
Staff Pose (Dandasana)
This is primarily an alignment pose which is practiced before a number of seated asanas as a foundational pose to start from. Dandasana (Daṇḍāsana) is usually followed by some kind of a forward bend, but not always so.
Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
Salamba Bhujangasana or the Sphinx Pose is a classic backbend that opens up the chest and expands the lungs while simultaneously stimulating the lower back area. Since this pose is done on the forearms instead of the palms, it’s suitable for even those with wrist injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome.
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.
Side Crane or Crow Pose (Parsva Bakasana)
Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane or Crow Pose) is a powerful arm balancing asana that tones and strengthens the wrists, arms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and neck. It also works on the core muscles and boosts the digestion and detoxification process.