Salamba Sarvangasana

Supported Shoulderstand

Supported Shoulderstand is an inversion in which the hands support the back and the shoulders form the base. Learn it with an experienced teacher.

Type: Inversion
Focus: Inversion
Advanced ยท 9/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Have a teacher assess suitability and arrange any shoulder support before entry.
  2. Keep the head still and maintain space for breathing; do not push weight into the neck.
  3. Use the taught supported descent and pause before sitting up.

Before you begin

Avoid with neck injury; seek medical guidance for glaucoma, uncontrolled blood pressure or other inversion restrictions.

What you should feel

Firm support through shoulders and arms without cervical pressure.

Benefits

Challenges shoulder support and inverted body control.

Common mistakes

Turning the head, rushing the entry or treating vertical legs as the main goal.

Modifications

Choose Legs on a Chair or another teacher-selected alternative.

Prep Poses

Teacher-selected shoulder and trunk preparations

Follow-Up Poses

Constructive rest; Savasana

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Choose Legs on a Chair or another teacher-selected alternative.