scorpion

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Scorpion Pose (Vrschikasana) is an advanced inverted backbend performed on the forearms. It requires powerful engagement of the shoulders, arms, and upper back to balance, while the spine extends in a deep backbend. As the feet drop toward the head, the pose stretches the front of the body – notably the abdominals, hip flexors, and quads – and demands both strength and mobility in the spine and shoulders. Scorpion pose, forearm arm balance back bend An advanced arm balance where the body is inverted with the back deeply arched and the feet reaching toward the head, creating a shape reminiscent of a scorpion’s tail. Typically practiced as a peak pose in advanced sequences, it requires significant strength and flexibility. It is part of the arm balance and backbend families, often preceded by preparatory poses like forearm stand and deep backbends. Named after the scorpion in Sanskrit tradition, reflecting the curved shape of the spine and tail.

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