Inversions
inverted poses
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Any asana where your usual upright posture is inverted and your head is closer to the floor than your knees is an inversion.
Those with high blood pressure should avoid inversions or do modified versions of them, ensuring the head remains higher than the knees at all times.
Inversions are NOT recommended for beginners and are best attempted under the guidance of an experienced yoga teacher.
Sirshasana head stand
- Level: Expert
Adho Mukh Vriksh Asana hand stand
- Level: Advanced
Sarvangasana shoulder stand
- Level: Advanced
Kandharasana shoulder pose
A simpler version of setu asana, this pose is also known as setubandhasana.
- Level: Basic
Viprit Karni reverse flow
- Level: Advanced
Adho Mukh Svan Asana down dog
- Level: Basic
Uttanasana
- Level: Expert
Moordhasana
Also called standing Pad Prasarit Paschimottanasana, this pose helps those with low blood pressure. Strengthens neck muscles. Prepares body for sirshasana (head stand).
- Level: Advanced
Ardh Halasana half plough pose
- Level: Basic
Mayurasana peacock pose
- Level: Expert
Poorna Chakrasana full wheel pose
- Level: Expert
Poorna Shalabhasana full locust pose
- Level: Expert
Poorna Vrischikasana full scorpion pose
- Level: Expert
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