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.

Illustration au trait de Moon Bird (Eka Pada Sirsasana C)

Nom sanskritEka Pada Sirsasana C

Type de pratiqueAdvanced leg-behind-head posture

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 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.

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.