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upward ball
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Description
Upward lotus, shoulder stand variation. A seated pose where the legs are crossed in lotus position and the body lifts upward, balancing on the sitting bones with the spine extended. It is typically used in advanced seated sequences or as a preparatory posture for arm balances and meditation. Classified within the lotus family, it requires flexibility and core strength and often follows preparatory hip openers. The Sanskrit names pindasana and urdvha padmasana reflect its lotus leg configuration and elevated posture.
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Common Names
upward ball
upward bound lotus
upward lotus
pindasana
urdvha padmasana
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