Steps to Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) Shoulder stand is often called the "queen of yoga poses" because it does so many important things at once. At its simplest, it reverses gravity. By going upside down, it gives your heart a rest, encourages blood flow back toward the brain, and helps the body reset after a day of being upright. This reversal has a calming, balancing effect on the nervous system...which is why it’s so powerful for stress and fatigue. It also supports the glands in the