How to do the shoulder stand stretch

Instructions for shoulder stand:

Lying on your back, lift your legs and hips off the ground bringing your torso perpendicular to the floor.

Place your elbows on the ground and hands on your lower back and straighten your legs while reaching your feet up toward the ceiling.

What does shoulder stand help with?

Flexibility

What areas does shoulder stand exercise?

Neck, Shoulders

How is shoulder stand performed?

Floor

When should you avoid shoulder stand?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

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