EH-kah-pah-dah sheer-SHAH-sah-nah B
An incredibly advanced arm balance that transitions from Ekapada Sirsasana A, where the practitioner balances on their hands with one leg behind the head and the other extended forward. It demands extreme flexibility and immense upper body and core strength.
From One Foot Behind the Head, place hands on floor outside hips.
Engage core, press into hands, lift entire body off floor.
Keep the free leg extended forward.
Ensure the foot is securely behind the head and the hips are open enough for comfort.
Hands firmly planted, fingers spread wide, similar to Bakasana setup.
Hug the leg behind the head tightly against the upper arms/shoulders.
Engage the core deeply to lift the pelvis and maintain a long spine.
Keep the extended leg active and parallel to the floor.
Intensely strengthens the arms, wrists, shoulders, and core muscles.
Maintains and deepens the extreme hip opening of the leg behind the head.
Improves balance, coordination, and body awareness.
Cultivates profound focus, determination, and mental resilience.
Challenges perceived physical limits and builds courage.
Place blocks under your hands to elevate the floor, which can provide extra lift and make it easier to balance.
Stand beside the student. Place hands under their hips and gently assist in lifting the pelvis, helping them find the balance point.
Ensure the student is actively engaging their core and arms; do not lift them entirely.
Gently guide the leg behind the head to sit securely on the upper arm/shoulder, creating a stable shelf for the balance.
Avoid any forceful manipulation; ensure no pain in the hip, knee, or ankle.
Lift your butt off the floor.
Cultivate a profound sense of lightness by engaging the core and upper body, elevating the entire trunk with grace and controlled power.