Supported Shoulderstand
Salamba Sarvangasana · सालम्ब सर्वाङ्गासन
Supported Shoulderstand
Salamba Sarvangasana · सालम्ब सर्वाङ्गासन
Inversion
Level
Advanced
Body
Inversion
How to practice
Lie on your back and slowly lift your legs and hips. Support your back with your palms and draw your elbows toward each other. Extend your legs above your shoulders, spreading the weight through the upper arms and shoulders rather than the neck. Breathe slowly and keep your head still.
Benefits
Trains controlled support through the shoulders and upper arms, with the trunk stabilizing the raised body.
Who should avoid or modify
- Learn with a qualified teacher and never turn the head while lifted. Avoid with neck or shoulder injury, glaucoma, or uncontrolled high blood pressure; do not start this inversion during pregnancy.
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