Inverted pigeon
Standing fi sh pose
Spider monkey,
Flying Baddha Konasana
If you have never been inverted during a
yoga practice, you are in for an unforgettable
experience. Inversion practice includes
any yoga pose where you hold your heart
higher than your head. The inversion therapy
benefi ts available to students in aerial yoga
classes helps the body to recover from the
compressive effects of gravity and daily
activities. Scientifi cally, inversions have been
proven to be extremely advantageous for
the cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine and
nervous systems. In fact, inversion practice is
considered to be the single most important
asana (posture) for the body as a whole by
sage yogis.
Additionally, one of the most interesting
facts about inversion is that bats and sloths
are the only creatures on earth who will never
suffer from osteoarthritis. That is because
inversion is in their natural habitat. As a side
note, you will want to check with your doctor
prior to practicing inversion if you have high
blood pressure.