HANDSTAND POSE
Sanskrit Name – Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Sanskrit Name Meaning – Adho – Downward, Mukha – Facing, Vrksasana – Tree Pose
Type of Asana – Inverted Yoga Pose
Target Areas – Full Body
WHAT IS HANDSTAND POSE (ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA)?
Handstand Pose (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) or Downward Facing Tree Pose is an inverted yoga pose that strengthens your whole body, boosts your energy and gives you a new perspective on life.
DO NOT PRACTICE HANDSTAND POSE (ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA) IF:
You have an abdominal, arm or leg injury
You’ve recently had surgery
BENEFITS OF HANDSTAND POSE (ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA)
Improves circulation
Strengthens your core, arms and leg muscles
Increases confidence, concentration and gives you a new perspective on life
HOW TO PRACTICE HANDSTAND POSE (ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA) IN 3 EASY STEPS
Start in Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). Walk your feet closer to your hands, bend one leg and lift the other in the air.
Jump both legs into the air. Keep your gaze down to the floor and breathe deeply whilst in the posture.
Practice this asana for as long as you feel comfortable and then exit the pose before repeating on the other side.
HANDSTAND POSE (ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA) VARIATION – USE A WALL
Practice this pose against a wall for added stability.
PREPARATORY POSES
Mountain Pose – Tadasana
Downward Facing Dog Pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Plank Pose - Phalakasana
Side Plank Pose - Vasisthasana
Boat Pose – Navasana
Eagle Pose – Garudasana
Standing Splits - Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana
Cat Pose - Marjaryasana
FOLLOW UP POSES
Child’s Pose – Balasana
Downward Facing Dog Pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana