Setu Bandha Sarvangasana—shoulder stand variation

A cross between legs up the wall and bridge pose makes a very accessible shoulder stand variation for plus size or anyone with neck issues. Have students come into legs up the wall, but let the hips be a couple of feet from the wall. Press into the wall with the feet as if in bridge and place a block under the hips. If this is too intense, use a bolster or a folded blanket.

Chair shoulder stand is a great variation for larger bodies. A bolster under the shoulders, possibly with a blanket on top of it. Leave plenty of room between the back of the chair and the wall. Sit sideways on the chair and turn to bring the feet up on the wall. Exit by pushing toward the head side, resting the legs on the bolster in sukhasana (switching sides).

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