A Complete List of Inverted Yoga Poses

All Inversion Yoga Poses (Table with benefits and pictures)

Yoga Poses (asanas) with benefits	Pose Image
Bound Angle Headstand Pose (Baddha Kona Sirsasana) Level: Advanced Relieves from depression, stress and anxiety Strengthens arms, wrists and shoulders Improves flexibility and balance
Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Level: Intermediate Strengthens knees and back Enhances balance and flexibility Improves concentration
Dove Pose (Vajra Kapotasana) Level: Advanced Increases blood circulation in spine and head Strengthens shoulders and knees Stretches quadriceps and chest muscles
Feathered Peacock Pose (Pinch Mayurasana) Level: Advanced Strengthens arms, shoulders and chest Tones back and buttocks Great for anxiety and stress
Full Pigeon Pose (Purna Kapotasana) Level: Intermediate Deep stretches abdomen Beneficial in thyroid disorders Tones hips, calves and arms
Half Wheel Pose (Ardha Chakrasana) Level: Advanced Strengthens and tones chest muscles Enhances sense of balance Increases ankle and back strength
Headstand (Sirsasana) Level: Advanced Improves balance and focus Strengthens upper body Avoid if you have neck injury or migraine
Knee to Ear Pose (Karnapidasana) Level: Advanced Improves balance Strengthens shoulders and knees Stretches back and feet
Lotus in Shoulder Stand Pose (Padma Sarvangasana) Level: Advanced Strengthens shoulders and arms Corrects posture Improves memory and focus
One Legged Wheel Pose (Eka Pada Chakrasana) Level: Advanced Improves balance and focus Strengthens arms, shoulders and ankles Tones back, hips and calves
One Legged Headstand (Eka Pada Sirsasana) Level: Advanced Beneficial in mental stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue Stretches legs and ankles Strengthens back, elbows and forearms
Plow Pose (Halasana) Level: Intermediate Deep stretches back Strengthens shoulders and neck Tones abdomen and helps get relief from obesity
Threading the Needle (Parsva Balasana) Level: Beginner Great for mental and physical rejuvenation Stretches feet and shoulders Good for reproductive disorders
Unsupported Shoulder Stand (Niralamba Sarvangasana) Level: Advanced Strengthens shoulders and neck Improves balance and mental focus Provides relief in stress and anxiety
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose (Dvi Pada Viparita Dandasana) Level: Intermediate Deeply stretches thighs, abdomen and chest Great for athletes Makes body flexible and agile
Wheel Pose (Chakrasana) Level: Intermediate Induces feelings of happiness and relieves from anger and frustration Great for digestive, urinary and reproductive system Strengthens arms and legs

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Lisa

May 29, 2021

This is a great list of inversions! Don’t forget about gentle inversions, such as Bridge, Legs Up, Puppy Dog, Dolphin, Downward Facing Dog, Uttanasana, Wide Legged Forward Fold, and Crow.

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