Two Legs Behind the Head II (Dvi Pada Sirsasana B): Steps and Modifications

Two Legs Behind the Head II is an advanced variation involving both legs behind the head or shoulders. The specific form is lineage-dependent; do not force the knees, load the neck, or attempt the posture without qualified in-person guidance.

Lijntekeningillustratie van Two Legs Behind the Head II (Dvi Pada Sirsasana B)

Sanskriet naamDvi Pada Sirsasana B

Type beoefeningAdvanced leg-behind-head posture

Aanbevolen niveauVergevorderd

Oefen binnen een comfortabel bereikDeze gids biedt algemene educatie en is geen individueel medisch advies. Stop bij scherpe pijn, gevoelloosheid, duizeligheid of ademhalingsproblemen.

What is Two Legs Behind the Head II?

Dvi Pada Sirsasana B is a named advanced form in the leg-behind-head family. Catalog labels do not establish a universal entry method or safe readiness criteria.

How should this pose be approached?

This page intentionally provides no entry or exit sequence. Learn the exact form from a qualified teacher who can assess the hips, knees, and neck.

Never pull the legs behind the head or use the neck to hold them.
Avoid practicing the full form unsupervised.
Stop immediately for pain, numbness, tingling, or breathing restriction.
Choose a comfortable seated rest as an alternative.

What is a lower-demand alternative?

Use Easy Pose or another stable seated position. A teacher may suggest appropriate mobility work without leg-behind-head loading.

Common question: Does the B variation differ across schools?

Yes. Verify the specific form and instruction before practice.

Referenties en verdere lectuur

Deze referenties bieden algemene context. Ze valideren niet elke aanwijzing op deze pagina en vervangen geen instructie van een gekwalificeerde leraar.

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