Inverted Ear Pressure Raised Up Lotus Pose
Viparita Karnapida Urdhva Padmasana
(vi-puh-REE-tuh kuhr-nah-PEED-uh OORD-vuh puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: inversion
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
SHOULDERSTAND: LOTUS—BACKBEND & FORWARD BEND
Intense Lotus Peacock Prep.
Uttana Padma Mayurasana Prep.
(ut-TAHN-uh PUHD-muh muh-yoor-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Intense Front Body Stretching and Rejuvenating Lotus Pose (Purvottana Padma
Sarvangasana)
Modification: knees off the floor, fists to the lower back
Pose Type: inversion, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)