The next pose, Matsyasana, fish pose, counters the shoulder stand sequence postures as you open your throat and lift your heart. From Pindasana, slowly lower your legs down to your mat using your abdominals and place your hands and forearms on your mat by your hips or by your sacrum with your palms down or if in full lotus with straight arms hold your big toes or feet.  Inhale arch your back, lift your sternum and place the crown of your head on your mat. Modify and have your legs cross-legged or straight and together on your mat and only have your head back if it is not too intense. You can also do a restorative fish pose with one block under your head and one block under your shoulder blades. Breathe for eight breaths with your Drishti on your nose. This pose opens your throat and heart, strengthens your spine and improves your confidence.