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PADMA SARVANGASANA
Padma Sarvangasana (shoulder stand lotus pose)
Assume sarvangasana.
Fold the legs into padmasana in the final pose. Variation: Sit with the spine straight and the legs stretched
out in front of the body. Perform padmasana. Lean back and lie flat on the back. Raise the folded legs to the vertical position and assume sarvangasana. Hold the final pose for as long as is comfortable.
Return to the starting position in the reverse order. Benefits: This asana gives an additional stretch and massage
to the pelvic region and internal organs. Other benefits are the same as for sarvangasana, except that free drainage of blood from the legs is impeded. Therefore, it is not
effective in the treatment of piles or varicose veins. Other details: As for sarvangasana.
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