Flying Man (Eka Pada Koundinyasana): Steps and Modifications

Eka Pada Koundinyasana is a twisting arm balance requiring strength, coordination, and controlled weight transfer. Learn the exact setup and exit with a qualified teacher; do not hop into the pose or practice near hard objects.

Illustration au trait de Flying Man (Eka Pada Koundinyasana)

Nom sanskritEka Pada Koundinyasana

Type de pratiqueTwisting arm balance

Niveau suggéréAvancé

Pratiquez dans une amplitude confortableCe guide est informatif et ne constitue pas un avis médical personnalisé. Arrêtez en cas de douleur aiguë, d’engourdissement, d’étourdissement ou d’inconfort respiratoire.

What is Flying Man?

Eka Pada Koundinyasana is a twisting arm balance. The full posture requires coordinated hand support and leg placement that should be taught in person.

How should this posture be approached?

This page intentionally does not provide lift-off steps. Seek qualified instruction and practice in a clear, padded space.

Keep both feet grounded while learning the base position.
Do not jump or throw the legs into the balance.
Stop for wrist, shoulder, back, or hip pain, numbness, or loss of control.
Exit slowly before fatigue affects support.

What is a lower-demand alternative?

Practice a supported lunge with hands on blocks, or a grounded gentle twist.

Common question: Is a deep twist necessary to enter?

Do not force rotation; learn the appropriate setup directly from a qualified teacher.

Références et lectures complémentaires

Ces références fournissent un contexte général. Elles ne valident pas chaque indication de cette page et ne remplacent pas les conseils d’un enseignant qualifié.

Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.