Yoga Shoulder Stands

Video Transcript

"Another seated posture is, shoulder stand or sarvangasana. If you have any eye infections, ear infections or weak capillaries it's important not to put your feet above your head. You can use a block for modification. Which, I'll show you both versions. What you want to do, is come down on your back and bring your head down. The fullest expression of shoulder stand I'll show you in a moment. But, if you need a block or you find you need a block you can pull it underneath. So, you bring your feet up and push on your elbows to bring your tush up. And, then rest your hands on your small of your back. This is half shoulder stand. If this is too much for you in any way or you're feeling any pain in your neck, go ahead and bring a block underneath. You can put it right underneath your bottom or this way which will actually help. And, then slowly you can hold the block just for extra support and bring your feet up. And, this is a great way to start to get the feeling of shoulder stand. Again, you don't want to have any pressure in the neck. So, slightly tuck the chin and keep the weight in the shoulders. So, if you're going into the fullest expression bring your feet up. Walk your hands in and push your feet towards the ceiling. Really lifting up and out and you'll do the half pointed half flexed yoga toes. And, then slowly push your energy up hugging your energy in and up. And, then you can bring your legs down slowly. Feet come over and you can just roll down on your back and hug your knees to your chest. And, that's shoulder stand or sarvangasana."