Neck stand
The neck stand , also shoulder stand, in gymnastics jargon candle , is a gymnastics exercise . The performer lies on his back, stretches his legs and trunk straight up and puts his hands on his hips. In Hatha Yoga , the exercise is an asana , i.e. a specific body position, and is known as Sarvangasana .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Duden , keyword “candle”.
- ^ BKS Iyengar : Yoga. The way to health and harmony. Dorling Kindersley. Munich. 2001. ISBN 3-8310-0219-3 , pp. 124-129.