How to prepare for yoga inversions - Iyengar Yoga

Preparation to inversions: Sirsasana & Sarvangasana
"Configure the inverted practice according to the circumstances you are in.
At the beginning, with consistency, the practice will build up towards something more advance and intense.
This gets built through the quality that we are bringing to the practice itself.
It is built not demanded. "
Peter Thomson - 2024
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Benefits of inverting the body:
Inversions are an important part of the system of yoga.
They are invigorating, dynamic, uplifting and yet soothing, calming and quietening
all at the same time.
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Sequence:
Adho Mukha Svanasana - Supported on the ropes
Uttanasana - concave spine
head down
Prasarita Padottanasana- concave spine
head done
Adho Mukha Svanasana - hands into the wall
Uttanasana - buttocks to the wall
Ardha Adho Mukha Vrksasana - legs up the wall
Preliminary Pincha Mayurasana - Leg lifts
Pincha Mayurasana - Thoracic support
Sirsasana - Thoracic support
Sirsasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana into Uttanasana
Chatush Padasana - Sacral support - leg variations
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana - Sacral & feet support - leg variations
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana into
Niralamba Sarvangasana into
Halasana into
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana drop backs
Urdhva Dhanurasana
Supta Baddha Konasana
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Suzi Carson
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Four Winds Yoga
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Yoga Arts NZ
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