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Eight Angle Pose

English Name: Eight Angle Pose

Sanskrit Name: Astavakrasana Pose

Level: Advanced

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Eight Angle Pose

Astavakrasana Pose

*For Advanced Yogis*

  • Inhale, begin Seated.
  • Exhale, bend right knee, and place right foot close to right hip.
  • Inhale, place right arm under right leg, in line with right knee, raise right foot off floor, hold right lower leg parallel to floor.
  • Exhale. raise right knee high on right arm.
  • Inhale, extend left leg, grounding palms on floor.
  • Exhale, pushing with arms holding torso off floor.
  • Inhale, lifting left leg off floor.
  • Exhale, wrapping left ankle around right.
  • Inhale, hold torso parallel to floor.
  • Exhale, move both legs to right angle.
  • Inhale and exhale, balancing and stay 3 to 7 breathes or as long as comfortable.
  • Straighten, legs to release.
  • Repeat other side.

*Only for advanced yogis with no back, leg or arm issues*

Congratulations on learning “Astavakrasana Pose, Yoga Eight Angle Pose”.

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