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[[File:Salamba Sirsasana I.png|thumb|right|'' Salamba Sirsasana I'']] | [[File:Salamba Sirsasana I.png|thumb|right|'' Salamba Sirsasana I'']] | ||
| − | Salamba Sirsasana I is an Asana. It is translated as Supported Headstand Pose I from Sanskrit. | + | '''Salamba Sirsasana I''' <ref name="Salamba Sirsasana I"/> is an Asana. It is translated as Supported Headstand Pose I from Sanskrit. |
The name of this pose comes from "salamba" meaning "supported", "sirsa" meaning "head" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It is a variation of Sirsasana or Headstand Pose. | The name of this pose comes from "salamba" meaning "supported", "sirsa" meaning "head" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It is a variation of Sirsasana or Headstand Pose. | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, neck, shoulder or back injuries. Avoid this pose if you are pregnant or menstruating. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, neck, shoulder or back injuries. Avoid this pose if you are pregnant or menstruating. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <ref name="Salamba Sirsasana I">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamba_%C5%9A%C4%ABr%E1%B9%A3%C4%81sana_I "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 7 January 2017
Salamba Sirsasana I [1] is an Asana. It is translated as Supported Headstand Pose I from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from "salamba" meaning "supported", "sirsa" meaning "head" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It is a variation of Sirsasana or Headstand Pose.
Benefits
- This pose strengthens the arms
- Neck and upper back
- Promotes blood flow to the internal organs of the torso (since it is an inversion)
- Creates balance.
cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, neck, shoulder or back injuries. Avoid this pose if you are pregnant or menstruating.
