All Poses
Viparita Dandasana
Inverted Staff Pose
advancedInversion/Backbend
Muscle Groups
Spinal extensorsDeltoidsCoreQuadricepsHip flexors
A combination of headstand and backbend, balancing on the forearms with the back arched and legs extended.
Alignment Cues
- 1.From Wheel Pose, lower to the forearms one at a time
- 2.Interlace the fingers behind the head
- 3.Walk the feet away to straighten the legs
- 4.Lift the chest and arch the back
- 5.Press the forearms firmly into the floor
Benefits
- +Opens the chest and shoulders
- +Strengthens the arms and legs
- +Energizes the body
- +Stretches the entire front body
Muscle Groups
Spinal extensorsDeltoidsCoreQuadricepsHip flexors
Contraindications
- Back injury
- Neck injury
- Shoulder injury
- High blood pressure
- Headache