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Peak Pose: Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)

Ready to flip your perspective with a powerful inversion commonly referred to as the “queen” of all yoga poses? Move dynamically through various postures in this intermediate-to-advanced yoga sequence to create core stability and prepare the upper and lower body for a comfortable salamba sarvagasana (shoulderstand) practice. Explore the benefits of shoulderstand, how to safely apply props, and which counterposes are best and why, as well as contraindications and the subtle dynamics of this posture. Conclude the sequence with a guided relaxation and meditation.

Props: blankets, strap, chair (optional)

About the Teacher

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Karina Mirsky
Karina Mirsky is a certified ParaYoga teacher and the director of Sangha Yoga in Kalamazoo, MI. She holds... Read more