Scale Pose is a seated arm balance that may involve lifting the body while cross-legged. Do not force a Lotus leg position or use blocks to attempt an unsupported lift without qualified instruction; keep the feet grounded during any preparation.
What is Scale Pose?
Tolasana is commonly described as a seated arm balance, sometimes paired with Lotus Pose. The full lift places demands on the wrists and shoulders and may involve a leg position that should not be forced.
How should this posture be approached?
Learn the version and exit directly with a qualified teacher. This page does not provide lift-off instructions.
- Do not force Lotus or press on the knees.
- Keep the feet grounded during any supported arm-placement practice.
- Avoid swinging or jumping into a lift.
- Stop for wrist, shoulder, or knee pain, numbness, or instability.
What is a lower-demand alternative?
Sit comfortably with feet grounded and practice a gentle hand press without lifting the pelvis.
Common question: Is Lotus required?
Some descriptions pair the pose with Lotus, but the knee position must never be forced; use a different posture if it is uncomfortable.
Références et lectures complémentaires
Ces références fournissent un contexte général. Elles ne valident pas chaque indication de cette page et ne remplacent pas les conseils d’un enseignant qualifié.
- Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.