Eight Angle Pose
Ashtavakrasana · अष्टावक्रासन
Eight Angle Pose
Ashtavakrasana · अष्टावक्रासन
Arm Balance
Level
Advanced
Body
Arm Balance
How to practice
Prepare seated with one knee bent and your hands beside your hips. Press down gently to lift your chest, keeping your seat and feet supported.
Benefits
Builds arm and trunk strength while coordinating a sideways leg extension in a hand balance.
Who should avoid or modify
- Learn the weight shift with a teacher before lifting both feet. Avoid with wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury; do not force the leg across the upper arm.
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