Peak Pose Sequence with Urdhva Dhanurasana and Sirsasana

Book Description:

The body in the Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) pose is curved to look like a wheel. This can be categorized as an advanced level pose under supine poses. A beautiful pose, with the head and neck hanging backward, this brings in fresh blood to the brain instantly. It helps to improve the nervous system in the body and while the torso gets a it deep stretch, the digestive system also improves. The is a beauty of this pose is to master the art of keeping the body light while tightening the various muscles that are put to work. This is a great way to encourage self-confidence and positivity, with the practice of this pose, provided of course, that the practitioner is reasonably fit and flexible.
Here, the sequence starts with a slow warming up of the body with the practice of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) to also open the various muscles and reduce heaviness around various joints. It involves slowly building the heat in the body, moving into the sequence from standing-seated-prone to supine, and working on improving the muscle strength with endurance. Sirsasana (Headstand Pose) is incorporated in this sequence to help gain self-confidence and also engage in the inner calmness which can be used while practicing or going into Urdhva Dhanurasana. Counter-movements here are important, keeping in mind to not take the pose in a deeper counter movement that would work against the flow of prana. Thus, finding an intelligent way to understand the body and using this pose, is quite necessary.