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Buddha's Pose
Buddhasana
An advanced leg-behind-head seat that lifts the torso upright while the arms wrap around the anchored ankle.
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How to Perform
- 1
From Skandasana, guide the left leg behind the head and secure the foot with both hands.
- 2
Lift the chest upright, sliding the shoulder beneath the knee to stabilize the bind.
- 3
Reach the right arm overhead, loop it around the lifted ankle, and clasp the foot or wrist.
- 4
Set the left hand on the floor for support, lengthening through the spine as you breathe.
- 5
Release gently and repeat on the second side, keeping the breath calm.
Benefits
- Deepens hip external rotation and hamstring flexibility.
- Strengthens the spinal extensors and lateral core as the torso lifts.
- Encourages calm, steady breathing in a demanding bind.
Alignment Cues
No alignment cues available.
Common Mistakes
No common mistakes listed.
Contraindications
- • Knee or hip injury preventing leg-behind-head
- • Shoulder or wrist pathology
- • Cervical disc issues
Tags
AdvancedAdvanced SittingHipsLeg Behind HeadLegsSpineasana