Salamba Sirsasana Supported Headstand The headstand is a major pose in yoga. It is necessary to build the muscles in the spine and neck before attempting this pose.
Sarvangasana The Shoulderstand Pose
The shoulders are pushed slightly into the floor and we stretch through the toes.
Halasana Plough Pose In this yoga posture the neck muscles are stretched.
Parsva Salamba Sirsasana Side Headstand It is necessary to build the muscles in the spine and neck before attempting this pose.
Eka Pada Salamba Sarvangasana One Leg Shoulderstand Drop one leg down towards the floor. Place the ball points of the foot on the floor if possible. You can also place the top of the foot on the floor.
Eka Pada Parsva Sarvangasana One Leg Side Shoulderstand
The shoulders are pushed slightly into the floor and we stretch through the toes. The legs are opened and
the hand supports the legs. Ardha Bhekasana Parsva Sarvangasana Half Frog Side Shoulderstand
Resting on the shoulders twist the body sideways. Bend the leg on the shortened side and grab the
foot. Extend the other leg out diagonally.
Utthita Pada Sirsasana Extended Leg Headstand Pose We enter this posture from the Headstand. Carefully open the legs one leg forward the other leg back. Allow the hips to open a little in the direction of the legs.
Supta Konasana Reclining Angle Pose The tops of the feet can be
on the floor if you point them
but for a deeper back and leg stretch push through the heels.
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana Half Lotus Side Shoulderstand
The shoulders are pushed slightly into the floor and we stretch through the toes.
The yoga
postures (Asana) allow
us to meditate on the body and gain a profound understanding and knowledge
of its nature. Intellectual growth in the mind and strengthening and expansion
of neurological connections serve us in the spiritual quest of unity and illumination. Yoga Asana can also be destructive when done without proper guidance.
It is
easy to hurt the spine and inflammation caused by over stretching over a prolonged
period of time can lead to all kinds of problems including physiological imbalance,
autoimmune responses, anxiety and much more. Practice light and gently when
performing Asana to prevent a negative response. Seek out a good teacher that
pushes you harder in meditation than in Asanas and your practice will lead
to health and illumination.
