Mukta Hasta Shirshasana A (MuktaHasta Śīrṣāsana) = Free-Hand-Headstand
Dṛṣṭi: nāsāgre = to the nose
THESE ADVANCED POSTURES MUST ONLY BE ATTEMPTED UNDER GUIDANCE OF A QUALIFIED YOGA TEACHER
^ From kneeling.
^ Place the hands on the floor at shoulder distance apart.
^ Place the very top of the head on the floor, upper arm distance away from the hands.
^ Bend the elbows away from you (see picture).
^ Straighten the legs up and walk them towards the hands.
^ Lift one leg up at a time or both legs.
^ Whist lifting the legs on your inhale, push the hands into the ground and strengthen the arms.
^ The pressure should be spread through the arms and the upper back, not just directly on the head/neck.
^ Lengthen up through the whole body and pull the feet upwards.
^ Hold here for up to 10 breaths.
^ Exhale as you slowly bend at the hips and lower the feet to the ground.
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^ The pressure should be spread through the arms and the upper back, not just directly on the head/neck.
^ Lengthen up through the whole body and pull the feet upwards.
^ Hold here for up to 10 breaths.
^ Exhale as you slowly bend at the hips and lower the feet to the ground.
WATCH THIS YOGA POSES ON VIDEO
WATCH ON VIDEO
