Variations, Precautions and Contraindications

Precautions

• The arms can remain bent at the elbow, or straightened,
• Hands may be underneath the shoulders or forward of this line if the spine is stiff;
• Feet together or apart;
• Cushions to support body in slightly flexed position if the spine has degenerated due to age;
• The gaze of the eyes may be forward or towards the ceiling;

The pose is contraindicated in the case of:

• Back injury or significant tenderness in the lower back;
• Carpal tunnel syndrome or painful wrists;
• Headache
• Pregnancy and menstruation.

About the Author

Like many of us, Sue Wright first came to yoga to improve her flexibility and general wellbeing.  Now completely "won over" by the transformative power of yoga, Sue has undertaken teacher training at the Australian Institute of Yoga Therapy (CAE) and is now teaching in Melbourne