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Tiryang Mukhottanasana
Tiryang Mukhottanasana
Tiryang Mukhottanasana is an oblique Wheel where the hands clasp the shins and the body bows deeply while inverted.
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How to Perform
- 1
From Tadasana, drop back through Urdhva Dhanurasana with feet slightly wider than hips.
- 2
Turn toes outward so feet angle diagonally while heels stay rooted.
- 3
Walk the hands toward the feet, lifting the chest and stretching the spine.
- 4
Exhale, release the hands from the floor and grasp the shins just above the ankles.
- 5
Balance for several breaths, then return hands to the floor, press up to Urdhva Dhanurasana, and stand.
Benefits
- Creates intense extension through spine, shoulders, and abdomen.
- Strengthens legs and ankles while refining dropback control.
- Energizes pelvic organs and enhances respiratory capacity.
Alignment Cues
- Feet angle slightly out while heels stay planted.
- Hands clasp shins with elbows hugging inward.
- Neck lengthens so gaze remains soft between brows.
- Weight stays centered between hands and feet during transitions.
Common Mistakes
No common mistakes listed.
Contraindications
- • Knee or ankle instability
- • Lumbar disc issues
- • Vertigo or uncontrolled hypertension
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