Eight-Angle Pose is an advanced arm balance combining a twist, leg position, and weight through the hands. Do not hop into the balance or force the legs around the arms; learn the setup and exit with qualified instruction.
What is Eight-Angle Pose?
Ashtavakrasana is a twisting arm balance named for the sage Ashtavakra. It requires coordinated support through the hands, shoulders, and trunk.
How should the posture be approached?
Learn the specific form with a qualified teacher. This page intentionally does not provide lift-off instructions.
- Do not jump or throw the legs around the arms.
- Use a clear padded area and keep the face away from hard surfaces.
- Stop for wrist, elbow, shoulder, or back pain, numbness, or loss of control.
- Return both feet to the floor before releasing hand support.
What is a lower-demand alternative?
Practice a supported seated twist or a stable squat with hands on blocks and both feet grounded.
Common question: Should I straighten both legs in the balance?
Do not force the full shape. A qualified teacher should determine an appropriate variation.
Quellen und weiterführende Literatur
Diese Referenzen bieten allgemeinen Kontext. Sie bestätigen nicht jeden einzelnen Hinweis auf dieser Seite und ersetzen keinen Unterricht bei qualifizierten Lehrkräften.
- Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.