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Sleeping Elevated Vajra's Pose B

Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana B

SOOP-tah OORD-vah-pah-dah vahj-RAHS-ah-nah B

The most advanced variation of Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana, where the arms are also bound (clasped hands to opposite elbows/shoulders) behind the back of the head. It intensely deepens the backbend and shoulder opening, demanding supreme flexibility and surrender.

Chakras
PrimarySahasrara (Crown)
SecondaryAnahata (Heart)Vishuddha (Throat)
Gaze:Third Eye
Quick Summary
  • From Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana A, interlace hands to elbows/shoulders behind head.

  • Deepen the backbend, allowing the body to surrender.

  • Maintain smooth, deep breathing.

Foundation
  • Requires exceptional flexibility in quadriceps, hips, ankles, and shoulders.

  • Ensure a pain-free previous variation of the pose is established first.

Alignment
  • Keep the knees drawing toward each other, avoiding excessive splaying.

  • Allow the spine to release into the backbend, ensuring the crown of the head rests gently.

  • Shoulders remain relaxed and open, arms bound comfortably.

Breathe deeply into the abdomen and chest, allowing the breath to facilitate the profound opening.
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