Sirsasana Headstand Sarvangasana Shoulderstand Adho Mukha Vriksasana Handstand Pincha Mayurasana Scorpion These poses would not be considered inversions during pregnancy. Many students have been taught that inverting during menstruation ie practicing poses such as handstand forearmstand headstand or shoulderstand is unhealthy and unsafe and that it should be strictly avoidedonly to then practice with another instructor who says that doing inversions during menstruation. Pin On Yoga Poses Ardha Padma Sarvangasana. Shoulder Stand While Pregnant . Downward Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana is considered an inversion and is safe to do during pregnancy for one or two breaths at the most. In case of an IVF pregnancy some yoga teachers recommend waiting till about 20 weeks before starting the classes but the relaxation and light breathing exercises can be practiced at any time. Maintain the basic Sarvangasana position. Good posture the position in which you hold your body while standing s...