OORD-vah PAH-dmah-sah-nah
An advanced inversion performed from Shoulderstand, where the legs are crossed into Lotus Pose and then lifted towards the sky. It offers a deep hip opening while demanding core strength and balance, promoting internal focus and blood flow reversal.
Enter Shoulderstand, then cross legs into Lotus.
Lift the Lotus legs upward, balancing on shoulders.
Keep core engaged and breath steady.
Establish a strong and stable Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana) first.
Ensure a comfortable and pain-free Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is accessible before attempting in inversion.
Maintain a straight line from shoulders to hips, with the Lotus legs extending vertically.
Keep the weight evenly distributed on the shoulders, not the neck.
Engage the core to lift the pelvis and maintain stability.
Deeply opens the hips and groins (in Lotus position).
Strengthens the core, neck, and shoulders.
Reverses blood flow, aiding circulation and calming the heart.
Calms the nervous system and stimulates the pineal gland.
Enhances concentration and mental clarity.
Use 2-3 folded blankets under your shoulders, allowing your head to rest on the mat, to protect your neck in Shoulderstand preparation.
Practice against a wall to gain confidence and ensure stability while entering and holding the pose.
Stand at the student's hips. Place hands under their sacrum or outer hips and gently assist in lifting the Lotus legs higher, encouraging proper alignment.
Ensure the student's neck is safe; communicate about comfort and any strain.
Gently press down on the student's outer shoulders to ensure they are rooted, providing a stable base for the inversion.
Ensure the student does not turn their head; this is critical for neck safety.
Lift your Lotus legs.
Ascend the Lotus-bound legs toward the heavens, channeling vital energy through the central channel of the spine.