Sarvangasan is also called the "Reversed Pose" because in this asan the body is involved, while the other asans are performed in sitting and standing positions.

Method: Lie down on a mat or blanket, rest in the deep relaxation posture of several moments.

Place your palms against the floor; tense your abdominal and leg muscles. Push palms against the floor and slowly raise your legs. The knees should be kept straight.

Swing your legs back over your head. As soon as your hips leave the floor, brace your hands against them to support your lower back.

Very slowly and cautiously straighten to a moderate upright position. The legs should be relaxed, eyes closed. Bend your knees and lower them to your forehead. Place palms back on the floor and gracefully roll forward. When your hips touch the floor, straighten your legs into the position and slowly lower legs to the floor and relax for one minute.

In the beginning, this asan should be performed only for half or one minute. Breathe only from the nostrils and to keep track of time, you may count. This asan can be performed for 5 to 10 minutes. The duration should be increased gradually. The first two positions are for beginners only and can be deleted later on.