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Upward Lotus in Shoulderstand
Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana
Fold the legs into Lotus during Shoulderstand and support the knees with the hands.
Urdhva means upward; padma means lotus. This entry is the Shoulderstand variation.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
Learn Shoulderstand and Lotus separately.
Understanding the movement
This finishing variation combines Shoulderstand, Lotus legs, and hand-supported knees.
Hold and breathe
Its support differs from Lotus in Headstand. Do not turn the head. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn how to unfold Lotus and come down from the inversion directly with a teacher.
Easier variations and preparation
Check the basic form and preparations with a teacher; do not force binds, inversions, or deep backbends.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
Viparita Salabhasana (Inverted Locust)
Karandavasana (Duck Pose)
Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana (Free-Hand Headstand)