Inversions-ShoulderstandBeginner
Ear Pressure Pose
Karnapidasana
Ear Pressure Pose folds the knees toward the ears from Plow, quieting the senses while shoulders bear the weight and the spine rounds richly.
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How to Perform
- 1
From Halasana, bend knees and release shins toward the floor beside the ears.
- 2
Let kneecaps touch the upper arms or ground, keeping hips stacked over shoulders.
- 3
Wrap arms around the legs or keep hands interlaced on the mat for support.
- 4
Soften the eyes and throat, breathing steadily as the inner ears rest between the knees.
- 5
To exit, return hands to the back, lift legs to vertical, then lower slowly into shoulderstand or the mat.
Benefits
- Quiets the nervous system by muffling external stimuli.
- Massages abdominal organs and lengthens the entire spine.
- Opens low back and sacrum while strengthening shoulder stability.
Alignment Cues
- Hips stay stacked over shoulders despite the deep fold
- Knees track toward ears without collapsing inward
- Arms either clasp or hold legs without wrenching the neck
- Face and jaw soften to maintain parasympathetic tone
Common Mistakes
No common mistakes listed.
Contraindications
- • Uncontrolled hypertension, glaucoma, or retinal pathology
- • Recent cervical spine, shoulder, or brain injury
- • Pregnancy after first trimester unless a long-term inversion practitioner
Recommended Props
BlanketBlocksStrap
Tags
Halasana SeriesHipsIntermediateInversions-ShoulderstandPlough FamilyShouldersSpineasana