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Bound Hand Headstand D

Baddha Hasta Sirsasana D

BAH-dah hahs-TAH sheer-SHAH-sah-nah D

An advanced headstand variation performed with bound hands, where the legs are crossed into Lotus Pose while inverted. It challenges profound balance, core strength, and hip flexibility, demanding precise control and mental fortitude.

Chakras
PrimarySahasrara (Crown)
SecondaryAjna (Third Eye)Svadhisthana (Sacral)
Gaze:Nose Tip
Quick Summary
  • From Bound Hand Headstand, cross legs into Lotus.

  • Maintain strong core and shoulder engagement.

  • Keep the Lotus tight and lifted, gaze steady.

Foundation
  • Requires a stable Bound Hand Headstand and a comfortable, pain-free Lotus Pose.

  • Press through forearms and head firmly, establishing a strong base.

Alignment
  • Keep the knees drawing toward each other, maintaining the tightness of the Lotus.

  • Stack the hips directly over the shoulders, with the Lotus legs lifted vertically.

  • Engage the core deeply to support the lower back and maintain stability.

Breathe deeply and smoothly, using the breath to sustain the balance and integration.
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