Not exactly a new asana for me, been practising it from time to time from when I first came to know of this pose in one of my hatha classes. I practice the above variation, with one hand supporting the back and the other stretched to the side. Another variation is with both hands supporting the back while twisting the body to the sides. What slightly differs is that I would have both the tip of the knees pointed towards the sky (instead to the sides like in the picture), creating more twist on the spine and arch on the back.
Asana: Parshva Padmasana (Side Lotus in Shoulder-Stand)
Steps:
1. Come into shoulder-stand.
2. Cross both legs into full lotus.
3. With both hands firmly supporting the back, twist the body to the right.
4. Shift and balance the weight on the right hand (be careful with the wrist).
5. Remove the left hand and stretch the left side or above the head.
6. After a couple of good long breathes, come back to center and change sides.
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