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Sarvangasana on Chair
सर्वांगासन कुर्सी
Intermediateinversion
Target Muscles
coreshoulders
Benefits (5)
- + Fully supported shoulderstand
- + Can hold 10+ minutes
- + Therapeutic for thyroid
- + Iyengar signature
- + Accessible inversion
Avoid If (4)
- - Neck injuries
- - High blood pressure
- - Menstruation
- - Glaucoma
About
Shoulderstand on chair — the Iyengar therapeutic version, fully supported, long holds.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Chair near wall.
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2. Blankets under shoulders.
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3. Hips on chair seat.
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4. Legs up wall or straight up.
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5. Shoulders on blankets, head below.
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6. Hold chair legs for support.
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7. Chair provides full support.
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8. Hold 3-10 minutes.
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9. Feet on wall, slide off chair.
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10. Savasana.