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Sage Durvasa Pose
Durvasasana
This advanced balance stands on one leg while the other is placed behind the head. Lift the chest and bring the hands together. It requires sufficient hip mobility without forcing the leg against the neck.
Durvasa (a sage) + asana (pose) → Sage Durvasa Pose.
This is the standing Durvasa Pose, distinct from the bound squat Pasasana.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
With a teacher, first learn a seated leg-behind-head position and single-leg support.
Understanding the movement
This advanced standing balance places one leg behind the head. Do not bend your neck to trap the foot or pull on your knee.
Hold and breathe
Do not force the standing balance and leg-behind-head position at the same time. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn directly from a teacher how to release the leg and the standing balance together.
Easier variations and preparation
Practice seated hip preparations with a teacher.
This advanced variation requires support and range of motion. Check preparation and exit with a teacher when first learning.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
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