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Sage Skanda's Pose
Skandasana
Sage Skanda's Pose folds the resting leg behind the head while the torso bows forward, honouring Skanda with devotional surrender.
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How to Perform
- 1
Enter Leg Behind Head with the left leg secured behind the neck and the right leg extended forward.
- 2
Place palms beside the hips, inhale to lengthen the spine, and press the right thigh firmly into the ground.
- 3
Exhale, hinge from the hips, and walk the hands forward as the torso drapes over the extended leg.
- 4
Soften the forehead toward or onto the shin while maintaining the leg-behind-head bind and steady breath.
- 5
After 5 breaths, press through the palms to rise, release the leg gently, and repeat on the other side.
Benefits
- Deepens hamstring length in the extended leg while maintaining hip opening.
- Strengthens spinal stabilisers as the torso lengthens forward.
- Massages abdominal organs and settles the nervous system.
Alignment Cues
- Spine lengthens evenly from sacrum to crown
- Lifted leg stays snug to the neck without sliding
- Shoulders stay away from ears as arms extend
- Breath flows quietly through the nose
Common Mistakes
No common mistakes listed.
Contraindications
- • Hamstring tears
- • Knee instability
Recommended Props
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Tags
AdvancedAdvanced SittingHipsLeg Behind HeadLegsSpineasana