Urdhva Padmasana in Shirshasana 7B
(OORD-vuh puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh in sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Supported Lotus Headstand Pose (Salamba Padma Shirshasana), Upward Lotus
Pose in Spread Hands Headstand (Urdhva Padmasana in Prasarita Hasta Shirshasana), Upward Lotus
in Hands Free Headstand (Urdhva Padmasana in Mukta Hasta Shirshasana)
Modification: 1. neutral spine
- backbend
Pose Type: 1. inversion - inversion, backbend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
HEADSTAND 8 & 5 ARM POSITIONS: LEG STRAIGHT OUT TO THE SIDE
Leg to the Side Revolved Uneven Headstand (Fusion of Headstand 5
and Headstand 8 Arm Positions)
Parshva Pada Parivritta Vishama Shirshasana 5 & 8
(PAHRSH-vuh PUH-duh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh VISH-uh-muh sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: Side 1: arm bent at 90 degrees, palm flat on the floor, knee resting on the opposite
elbow
Side 2: arm bent at 90 degrees, fingertips to the floor, leg straight out to the side