Twisting arm balance

Grasshopper

Maksikanagasana मक्षिकनागासन

高级约 do not attempt without direct instruction发音:muk-shee-kuh-nah-GAH-suh-nuh (approximate English cue)

Grasshopper is a twisting arm balance with leg placement across the torso and support through the hands. The exact form varies; do not attempt the lift from a written description or force a twist under load.

Grasshopper (Maksikanagasana) 的线条插图
梵文名称Maksikanagasana
练习类型Twisting arm balance
建议级别高级
在舒适的范围内练习本指南仅供一般教育参考,不构成针对个人的医疗建议。如果感到剧烈疼痛、麻木、头晕或呼吸困难,请立即停止。

What does Grasshopper refer to?

Maksikanagasana is a contemporary arm-balance name with more than one description. It commonly combines rotation, a leg bind or hook, and weight-bearing through the hands.

How should this posture be approached?

Confirm the exact version and learn it directly from a qualified teacher. This page does not prescribe the transition.

  • Do not force a twist or hook the leg using the arm as leverage.
  • Use a clear padded area and avoid hopping into the balance.
  • Stop for wrist, shoulder, hip, or back pain, numbness, or dizziness.

What is a lower-demand alternative?

Practice a grounded seated twist or a supported lunge with both feet down.

Common question: Is Grasshopper identical to Flying Man?

Names overlap in some modern classes, so verify the exact shape with the source teacher.

参考文献与扩展阅读

这些参考文献提供一般背景信息。它们并不验证本页中的每一项要领,也不能替代合格教师的指导。

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