Eka Pada Sirsasana B is a named advanced variation in the leg-behind-head family. Exact form can vary by method; do not force the knee or use the neck to support the leg, and seek qualified in-person instruction.
What is One Leg Behind the Head II?
Eka Pada Sirsasana B is a label for an advanced variation in a family of seated leg-behind-head postures. The lettered forms are not sufficiently standardized by this catalog entry to prescribe a universal sequence.
How should this variation be approached?
Confirm the exact form with a qualified teacher and do not attempt it from a written entry description.
- Avoid forceful hip rotation or pulling the foot behind the head.
- Keep the neck free of weight-bearing pressure.
- Stop for knee, hip, or neck pain, tingling, numbness, or breathing difficulty.
- Use a neutral seat until directly instructed.
What is a gentler alternative?
Practice a comfortable seated posture such as Easy Pose, or follow a teacher-approved mobility exercise that does not load the knee.
Common question: Does the “B” version have a universally agreed setup?
This catalog does not establish one. The exact form needs source verification before detailed guidance.
References and further reading
These references provide general context. They do not validate every cue on this page or replace instruction from a qualified teacher.
- Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.