Level 8
Urdhva Padmasana - Lotus in Headstand
Starting Position: Vajrasana
Concentration: on the whole body and Sahasrara Chakra
Breath: normal breathing
Repetitions: once
Practice: Sit in Vajrasana and then come into Shirshasana. >Concentrate on balance. Slowly bring the legs into lotus. >Remain in this position breathing normally. Slowly release Padmasana and return to the starting position.
Variation: When able to maintain balance effortlessly, turn the pelvis and legs slowly to the right and left.
Benefits: Strengthens the arm, shoulder, neck and trunk muscles. Improves body awareness, balance and the ability to concentrate. Improves blood supply to the brain. Beneficial for all abdominal organs.
Caution: Avoid this Asana with problems of the cervical spine or high blood pressure.
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
