| Some of the most common inverted yoga poses are | | | | psychological and spiritual experiences of the aspirant. |
| the Downward facing dog pose, Standing forward fold | | | | This is mainly because of the heightened focus and |
| pose, Prasarita Padottanasana, Dolphin pose, Shoulder | | | | concentration required during these postures. One |
| stand pose, Headstand pose and Legs up the wall | | | | should always respect ones physical limitations during |
| pose. All these yoga poses are known as Inverted | | | | the practice of yoga and should not push their physical |
| poses because while practicing these positions the | | | | limits too far. If one is in a class the instructor will often |
| head is lower than the heart, that is, the opposite of | | | | remind the student and if one is watching a yoga DVD |
| our usual upright position. | | | | it should be mentioned there as well. |
| There is no doubt that all these poses have great | | | | As far as the physical health benefits of these poses |
| health benefits, but it is also a fact that many inverted | | | | are considered, they are immense. All the inverted |
| positions demand extra caution from the practitioner. | | | | yoga positions are greatly strengthening positions. The |
| There are some like head stand pose and the | | | | shoulders, back, abdomen and legs are especially |
| shoulder stand pose which require lot of strength and | | | | strengthened during many of them as they allow these |
| skill and hence should not be rushed into. These two | | | | organs to sustain and perform against the pull of the |
| should be avoided by patients of very high or low | | | | gravity. Many of the positions also can work wonders |
| blood pressure. They should also be avoided by | | | | for the blood circulatory and digestive systems. Some |
| people who are overweight and who have glaucoma | | | | of the inversions like headstand and shoulder stand |
| and by women during their menstruation as it is better | | | | promote vitality and balance of the body by stimulating |
| and safe to practice some of the earlier or supported | | | | the glandular and hormonal system. |
| versions of these postures. | | | | Though these inverted yoga poses might seem to be |
| Being upside down or at least putting certain organs | | | | difficult in the beginning, regular practice of these poses |
| into a reverse positions has great health benefits as | | | | are bound to make the practitioner confident, stable |
| the unique inverted position provide a completely | | | | and more focused in the long run. They should be |
| different and special set of physical and mental health. | | | | learned from practicing yogis. Even if you learn them |
| During the practice, the aspirants come across very | | | | from DVD, seek out the best you can find. |
| strange settings which heighten the physiological, | | | | |