Level 8
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana - Half-Lotus in Shoulderstand
Starting Position: Lie on the back
Concentration: on the Vishuddhi Chakra
Breath: normal breathing
Repetitions: once with each leg
Practice: Lie on the back and relax the body. >Slowly raise the legs and buttocks and with the help of the hands come up into Sarvangasana. Remain for a short time in this position. >Bend the left knee and place the foot on the right thigh close to the hip joint. >Hold this position breathing normally. >Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the Asana with the other leg.
Benefits: Helpful for floating kidneys. Stimulates and balances the Vishuddhi Chakra. Improves blood circulation, particularly venous return in the legs. Stimulates breathing.
Caution: This Asana should not be practiced with problems of the hip or knee joints, or of the cervical spine. It should also be avoided with high blood pressure and hyperactivity of the thyroid.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
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Padmasana -
Gorakhasana -
Padma Parvatasana -
Bandha Padmasana -
Tadagi Mudra -
Padma Lolasana -
Garbha Pindasana -
Padma Kukkutasana -
Gupta Padmasana -
Bandha Mayurasana -
Padma Matsyasana -
Padma Bakasana -
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Pindasana -
Padma Vrikshasana -
Urdhva Padmasana -
Padma Vrishchikasana -
Niralambasana -
Padma Yoga Mudra -
Bhastrika Pranayama with Maha Bandha -
Self-Inquiry Meditation Level 8
