All Poses
Durvasasana
Durvasas Pose
advancedStanding/Balancing
Muscle Groups
QuadricepsHamstringsHip flexorsCoreGlutes
A standing pose where one leg is hooked behind the head while balancing on the other leg.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Stand on one leg
- 2.Lift the other leg and place it behind the head
- 3.Bring the hands to prayer position
- 4.Keep the standing leg strong and engaged
- 5.Fix the gaze on a steady point
Benefits
- +Develops extreme balance
- +Opens the hips deeply
- +Strengthens the standing leg
- +Builds concentration
Muscle Groups
QuadricepsHamstringsHip flexorsCoreGlutes
Contraindications
- Hip injury
- Hamstring injury
- Knee injury
- Balance disorders