Upside Down

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Asana, Pose Breakdown, Upside Down, Gentle Yoga, Office Yoga, Restorative, Legs up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
10 Minutes Level I
Legs Up the Wall
| November 4, 2018

Viparita Karani: Legs Up the Wall can alleviate tired legs and feet. Also known to calm the mind and relieve mild back pain. Props needed: 2 blocks, 1 bolster, 1 blanket.

Asana, Pose Breakdown, Upside Down, Headstand (Sirsasana)
5 Minutes Level II
Tripod Headstand Pose
Courtney Yezzi | November 13, 2017

Sirsasana. Rest the crown of the head lightly on the floor as the body is completely inverted and held upright, supported by the forearms.

Asana, Pose Breakdown, Upside Down, Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
15 Minutes Level I
Shoulderstand
| November 4, 2014

Salamba Sarvangasana: This pose promotes good blood circulation, calms the nerves, decreases depression and anxiety symptoms, eases fatigue, and improves immune function.

Upside Down, Headstand (Sirsasana), Asana, Pose Breakdown
5 Minutes Level II
Headstand Pose
Lena Schmidt | November 14, 2013

Salamba Sirsasana. The crown of the head is cradled between the hands and the back of the head rests against the fingers while the spine and legs are vertical.

Asana, Pose Breakdown, Upside Down, Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)
5 Minutes Level II
Handstand Pose
Courtney Yezzi | November 9, 2013

Adho Mukha Vrksasana. Handstand pose is supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands.