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Urdhva Padmasana in Niralamba Sarvangasana

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Urdhva Padmasana in Niralamba Sarvangasana

Urdhva Padmasana in Niralamba Sarvangasana is an Asana. It is translated as Upward Lotus Pose in Unsupported Shoulderstand Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "urdhva" meaning "upward", "padma" meaning "lotus", "niralamba" meaning "unsupported", "sarvanga" meaning "full body" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".

Benefits

  1. It opens up the inner hips and thighs.
  2. Ankles and knees.
  3. It promotes the sense of balance.

Cautions

  • Be careful while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee, ankle or hip injuries or high blood pressure.