{"id":169229,"date":"2023-01-23T15:25:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169229"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:19:07","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-kandharasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kandharasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Kandharasana (Shoulder Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Kandharasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Kandharasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Kandharasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0(FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYoga, rooted in Indian origin, has gained the limelight over the few years for its numerous health benefits. This 5000-year-old discipline was developed to unite mind and body. There are different forms of yoga but the purpose remains the same. Some yoga styles may be vigorous and intense, while others may be relaxing and meditative. Whatever type, yoga is always a great option for strengthening and stretching the body, focusing the mind and relaxing the spirit. Yoga focuses on asanas (poses) and pranayamas (breathing); one such asana is kandharasana. Here\u2019s what you need to know about kandharasana 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The practice of Kandharasana is known to activate the third eye chakra (Ajna chakra), crown chakra (Sahasrara chakra), solar plexus (Manipura chakra) and throat chakra (Vishuddha chakra).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nannamal, a 98-year-old yoga instructor, is possibly the oldest yoga instructor in India. She has taught nearly ten lakh students and was awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar Award. Nannamal is known to be the master of some of the difficult yoga poses like Kandharasana.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Kandharasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKandharasana, or shoulder pose yoga, is a yoga posture lifting the spine. The name is rooted in Sanskrit words \u2018kandha\u2019, meaning shoulder and \u2018asana\u2019, meaning \u2018pose or posture\u2019. Chakrasana is the preparatory pose for kandharasana. Any forward bending posture can be performed as a follow-up pose for kandharasana. In chakrasana, the back is arched, the head is lifted from the ground, and the whole body weight is supported on both the hands and legs. Whereas in kandharasana, the head rests on the ground, the chest and buttocks are raised, and the body weight is supported on the shoulders 2<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKandharasana must be done properly for maximum health benefits. One may perform Kandharasana in the following manner 3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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First, lie flat on your back on a mat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, take a deep breath and bend your knees and place your feet flat on the mat with your heels touching your buttocks.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ensure your feet and knees are hip-width (in line with the hip bones) apart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now, try to touch the ankles with your hands. This is the starting position.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, slightly raise your buttocks and try to arch the back upward.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Slowly lift your chest as high as possible and avoid straining and moving the feet or shoulders.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In this final position, your body will be supported by the head, neck, shoulders, arms and feet.\u00a0 Breathe slowly and deeply and hold this pose for as long as possible.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Breathe out and return to the initial position by lowering your body and relaxing.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Practice for four-five rounds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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