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Upward Lotus Pose
Urdhva Padmasana
Combine an inversion with the legs folded into Lotus; the photograph shows the headstand variation.
Urdhva means upward; padma means lotus.
This combines Headstand and Lotus; learn the full entry and exit in person.
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 Headstand and Lotus separately with a teacher first.
Understanding the movement
The photographed form combines Headstand and Lotus, unlike the same-named variation based on Shoulderstand.
Hold and breathe
Do not destabilize the inversion by reaching for the feet to form Lotus. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn the combined process of unfolding the legs and coming down directly with a teacher.
Easier variations and preparation
Prepare the inversion and Lotus separately.
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)