Inverted

Viparita Karani

Pronounce: VIP-ah-REE-tah car-AH-nee

Instructions

Lie on your back. Lift your feet toward the sky with an inhale. Lift your hips and low back from the floor, then support your hips with your hands. Your torso should be at an angle. Straighten your legs. Hold the pose and take normal breaths. Lower your legs over your head, place your arms on the floor, and slowly roll down with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Do not turn your neck Legs straight Torso at an angle Hips resting in palms Elbows close together Modification: Bend your knees while lifting and lowering your legs.
Exercise Name: Inverted Instruction: Lie on your back. Lift your feet toward the sky with an inhale. Lift your hips and low back from the floor, then support your hips with your hands. Your torso should be at an angle. Straighten your legs. Hold the pose and take normal breaths. Lower your legs over your head, place your arms on the floor, and slowly roll down with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Do not turn your neck Legs straight Torso at an angle Hips resting in palms Elbows close together Modification: Bend your knees while lifting and lowering your legs. Primary Body Parts: Abs, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Secondary Body Parts: Biceps, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Neck & Upper Traps Equipments: Categories: Inversions