All Poses
Vrschikasana
Scorpion Pose
advancedInversion/Backbend
Muscle Groups
DeltoidsCoreSpinal extensorsHip flexorsForearm muscles
An advanced inversion where the body balances on the forearms while the back arches and the feet reach toward the head.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Start in Forearm Stand
- 2.Begin to arch the back and bend the knees
- 3.Reach the feet toward the head
- 4.Keep the elbows shoulder-width apart
- 5.Engage the core throughout
Benefits
- +Strengthens the arms and shoulders
- +Opens the chest and hip flexors
- +Improves balance
- +Builds core strength and spinal flexibility
Muscle Groups
DeltoidsCoreSpinal extensorsHip flexorsForearm muscles
Contraindications
- Back injury
- Shoulder injury
- High blood pressure
- Heart condition
- Pregnancy