How to do Eka Pada Sirsasana | One Leg Behind the Head Pose in Ashtanga Yoga

If you’ve ever tried to get your leg behind your head, you likely already know it’s not for beginners! But there’s also some prep work that needs to be done beforehand to access it safely and comfortably.

In this tutorial, we break down EKA PADA SIRSASANA / ONE LEG BEHIND THE HEAD POSE from Ashtanga's second series, the Intermediate Sequence. You’ll learn the traditional vinyasa cues and Sanskrit count as Jelena demonstrates the entire sequence. You’ll also get step-by-step tips to help you understand and access this pose, learning the correct actions and alignment to help avoid injury, knee torque, and other common mistakes.



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