Halasana & Salamba Sarvangasana with Lois Steinberg, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Advanced 2

In this practice

Key teachings

• Precise alignment in inversions
• Therapeutic use of props for support and stability
• Mindful breath coordination with sustained holds
• Understanding contraindications and modifications for advanced poses

Ideal for

• Intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners
• Students familiar with Iyengar yoga methodology
• Individuals seeking to deepen their inversion practice
• Those looking for therapeutic benefits of inversions

Lesson

Instructions

Plow Pose (Halasana) & Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana) visit Lois' website to learn about her work, books and workshops at

Steps

• Halasana (Plow Pose)
• Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)
• Preparatory poses for shoulder and neck opening
• Counter poses like Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Benefits

• Calms the nervous system and reduces stress
• Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings
• Strengthens core and neck muscles
• Stimulates thyroid and parathyroid glands