Embryo Pose

Pindasana

Embryo Pose folds full Lotus down toward the face while balancing on the shoulders, wrapping the arms around the legs. It follows Shoulderstand and Plow in the finishing sequence, compressing the abdomen and deeply opening the hips. The bind holds the shape steady over the shoulders.

Alignment cues

• From a shoulder balance, cross the legs into Lotus
• Lower the knees toward the forehead
• Wrap the arms around the shins and hold steady on the shoulders

Benefits

• Continues the hip opening from Lotus in an inverted shape
• Builds shoulder and core stability
• Improves balance while inverted

Modifications

• Keep legs crossed simply rather than in full Lotus if the knees resist
• Practice near a wall for confidence while inverted