Level 8
Padma Sarvangasana - Lotus in Shoulderstand
Starting Position: Lie on the back
Concentration: on the Vishuddhi Chakra
Breath: normal breathing
Repetitions: once for each variation
Practice: Lie on the back. >Come into Sarvangasana and support the back with the hands. >Bring the legs into Padmasana and hold this position for approximately 1 minute. Slowly return to the starting position.
Variation: In the posture turn the pelvis and the legs to the right and support the right buttock on the right hand. Hold this position for approximately 1 minute. >Then turn the pelvis and legs to the left and support the left buttock on the left hand. Also hold this position for approximately 1 minute. Slowly return to the starting position.
Benefits: Stimulates function of the thyroid gland, kidneys and abdominal organs. Stimulates circulation and the breath. Strengthens the arms and the entire muscles of the trunk.
Caution: This Asana should not be practiced with a hyperactive thyroid or high blood pressure.
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
