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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. 1

    From Tadasana, drop back through Urdhva Dhanurasana with feet slightly wider than hips.

  2. 2

    Turn toes outward so feet angle diagonally while heels stay rooted.

  3. 3

    Walk the hands toward the feet, lifting the chest and stretching the spine.

  4. 4

    Exhale, release the hands from the floor and grasp the shins just above the ankles.

  5. 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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