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.

Lijntekeningillustratie van Flying Man (Eka Pada Koundinyasana)

Sanskriet naamEka Pada Koundinyasana

Type beoefeningTwisting arm balance

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 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.

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.