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Shoulderstand – What You Need to Know

Benefits of Shoulderstand

Shoulderstand involves stretching the shoulders and the neck as well as toning abdominal, back, buttocks, and legs muscles. Some other benefits of this yoga pose include:

– Reduce tiredness and fatigue

– Improved abdominal organs

– Improved prostate and thyroid glands

– Alleviation from menopause, sinusitis, infertility, asthma, and insomnia

– Alleviation from excess mucus and phlegm

– Better digestion

Also, the shoulderstand is an inverted position that allows more blood to flow into the brain. This helps calm your mind as well as ease mild depression and stress. Some studies also suggest its benefits on focus and memory. Practicing shoulderstand on a regular basis could boost your positive energy and make you feel renewed and refreshed every day. [2]