Sarvangasana With A Twist

Blog - Sarvangasana Variations

Kathy Cook

Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher

In this more advanced sequence we explore Sarvangasana on the chair, along with its related variations.

We begin in Setubandha Sarvangasana, using the support to prepare the arms and shoulders for the inversions. Here, the back body broadens and the chest lifts, establishing the opening needed for what follows.

From there, we move into Sarvangasana on the chair. By holding the back legs of the chair, we maintain both the extension and the structure of the pose, which allows for greater lift and stability.

We then extend into Halasana from the chair, where the legs release and lengthen fully, while the chest continues to open as we maintain the firmness of the arms. . From Halasana, we take Parsva Halasana, moving the legs to the side while keeping the support of the arms and shoulders, refining both symmetry and expansion.

To counterpose, we practice Chatuspadasana, lifting the chest and spreading the back body, balancing the effects of the inversions.

We conclude with Savasana, where the work of the practice is absorbed, bringing lightness, balance, and quietness to the body and mind.

This sequence includes:

Setubandha Sarvangasana w/ block , variation

Parsva Sarvangasana with chair

Halasana

Parsva Halasana

Chatuspadasana

Savasana w/ Chair

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