Some objects remind you with a single glance that it is worth taking a breath. This hand-carved yoga statue is exactly that kind of piece: the calm, posture-revealing form of the inverted pose becomes a quiet daily reminder on your shelf, your desk or in your meditation corner. A small object, yet one that carries a whole way of life with it.
The meaning of the inverted pose
Inverted poses (such as handstand, headstand, or supported shoulder stand) symbolise a shift of perspective in the yoga tradition: when we turn the body upside down, we also turn our usual viewpoint. Yogis say such poses help quieten the mind, improve circulation and bring fresh energy. This statue carries the same message — a reminder that it is sometimes worth stepping away from our habitual angle.
Indonesian craftsmanship in a single piece
The statue is made of albasia wood, carved in Indonesia and finished with brown lacquer layers. Albasia is a light, fine-textured tropical wood that is easy to work and highly renewable (short growth cycle). The brown colour emphasises the grain and gives the statue an organic, natural feel that harmonises well with other natural materials — wooden furniture, linen, living plants.
Product details
- Size: 15.6 × 7.8 × 27.7 cm (width × depth × height)
- Weight: approx. 558 g
- Material: albasia wood with brown lacquer finish
- Country of origin: Indonesia
A beautiful, quiet statue for your shelf or meditation corner — a reminder of one of the deeper messages of yoga practice, given form by hand carving.