How to do Shoulder Stand for beginners - Iyengar Yoga - step by step

How to do Shoulder Stand for beginners - Iyengar Yoga - step by step - In this video we will go through the stages of learning how to do Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana) safely and we will progress step by step to the full pose using the support of blankets and the wall.

This Shoulder Stand tutorial is excellent for beginners along with experienced students as it is often good to revisit the foundational stages of each pose.

In Iyengar Yoga we use support under the shoulders in order to protect the neck from injury and establish a straight vertical line of lift with the hips and ankles aligned vertically atop the shoulders. We also advise not to do this posture (or other inversions) whilst menstruating.

Did you know the English interpretation of the Sanskrit name Salamba Sarvangasana is "Supported all Limb Pose".

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Chatush Padasana (Four Footed Pose) feet on the floor
02:33 - Chatush Padasana (Four Footed Pose) feet elevated on blocks
04:43 - Chatush Padasana (Four Footed Pose) feet elevated on a chair
07:40 - Set up of blanket support and use of strap
10:12 - Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand) feet to the wall
12:21 - Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand) free balance
14:03 - Thanks for joining me 🙏

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