Salamba Śīrṣāsana I

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.[1][2][3][4]

Benefits and cautions

This pose strengthens the arms, neck and upper back, promotes blood flow to the internal organs of the torso (since it is an inversion), and creates balance.

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.[1][2][3][4]

Publications Featuring Salamba Sirsasana I

References

  1. 1 2 "Supported Headstand - Salamba Sirsasana - Yoga Pose". 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  2. 1 2 "Yoga Pose Breakdown: Salamba Sirsasana - Supported Headstand". Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  3. 1 2 "The Health Benefits of Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand Pose)". www.cnyhealingarts.com. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  4. 1 2 "Yoga poses". Yoga poses. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  5. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  6. ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  7. ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga. New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  8. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  9. ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.


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