Moon Bird (Eka Pada Sirsasana C): Steps and Modifications

Moon Bird is a catalogued advanced variation associated with the leg-behind-head family, but the name and exact shape need source verification. Do not force the leg or use the neck to support it; seek qualified instruction.

Line-art illustration of Moon Bird (Eka Pada Sirsasana C)

Sanskrit nameEka Pada Sirsasana C

Practice typeAdvanced leg-behind-head posture

Suggested levelAdvanced

Practice within a comfortable rangeThis guide is general education, not individualized medical advice. Stop if you experience sharp pain, numbness, dizziness, or breathing difficulty.

What does Moon Bird refer to?

Eka Pada Sirsasana C is a catalogued lettered variation, but the English name “Moon Bird” and exact method require verification against the originating source.

How should this pose be approached?

Do not infer the technique from the label or attempt the full posture using written steps. Confirm the specific form with a qualified teacher.

Avoid forceful hip rotation or pulling the leg behind the head.
Do not load the neck or compress the knee.
Stop for pain, numbness, tingling, or instability.

What is a lower-demand alternative?

Choose a stable seated position or practice a teacher-approved mobility movement that does not place the leg behind the head.

Common question: Is Moon Bird a standardized pose name?

The catalog data does not establish that; editorial source verification is needed.

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.