Shoulder stand pose

Sarvangasana

Lie in the PMA2 Base Position.
Bend both knees and draw the thighs close to the chest.
Straighten the legs up and over the body towards the head.
Press the arms into the floor, raise the buttocks and take the legs further over the head.
Continue to lift by curling the pelvis and then the back away from the floor, so that the knees come toward the face.
Turn the palms up, bend the elbows and draw the elbows toward each other.
Place the hands behind the ribcage, slightly away from the spine, to support the back.
Make any adjustments required to stabilize the position so that the torso is at a 90 degree angle with the floor and the hands support the weight of the body.
Raise the legs vertical and press the heels up to the ceiling.
Firm the shoulder blades against the back and move the sternum nearer the chin.
Relax in the final position for as long as comfortable.
To release, bend the knees towards the chest, return the arms to the floor with the palms faced down then gently roll the body back onto the floor.

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