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WARNING: PLEASE ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING TO ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, SHOULDER STAND IS VERY BENEFICIAL BUT YOU HAVE TO TAKE CERTAIN CONDITIONS INTO CONSIDERATION BEFORE YOU PROCEED
IF YOU HAVE THYROID ISSUES PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
LIKE IN HEAD STAND ALSO IF YOU HAVE SERIOUS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, PLEASE AVOID THE SHOULDER STAND.
IF YOU HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES AFFECTING YOUR NECK OR CERVICAL SPINE PLEASE DON'T GO FOR SHOULDER STAND
IF YOU HAVE DETACHED RETINA OR GLAUCOMA PLEASE FORGET THE SHOULDER STAND.




Like other poses that Benefit women suffering from painful menstruation, the shoulder stand also help women manage menstrual circle better.
Shoulder stand is one inverted pose that actually comes after the headstand, Sometimes it's been referred to as the candle pose, or Queen pose it works on the lymph drainage
The major target is the thyroid gland which takes care of metabolism so if shoulder stand is done correctly and regularly one is sure of a better weight management.
The wonderful posture has been celebrated for ages for the fact that it Promotes good circulation to brain and opens up tight neck, upper back, and shoulders
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 Okay, let's look at the shoulder stand properly. Start by laying flat on your yoga mat, with your arms by your side, now inhale and bend your knees into your chest as you exhale, place  your hands on your hips and gain a better grip of yourself around your lower back and your waist, so gently push yourself as you keep moving your legs towards the head till your toes are close to the ground behind your head.

Now gently lift your legs up towards the ceiling, in such a way that you are now balancing with your shoulders. Please support your back with your hands around your lower back, stretch your legs up straight up, balance with your shoulders.
 Remember we all have a different starting point, so listen to your body follow your pace but be determined to do it, be steady with your practice, progress is a gradual progress.
So while on this pose, lock your concentration within your body by watching your breath come and go, connect the entire body together, stay straight and relax.
Now you can gently come out and do the complimentary exercises to that.


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