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YOGAFOLD · POSE GUIDE
Two Legs Behind Head Pose
Dvi Pada Sirsasana
Balance seated with both legs behind the head and ankles crossed.
Dvi means two; pada means leg; sirsa means head.
This is seated rather than reclining. Learn the complete entry and exit in person.
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
Learn one-leg-behind-head placement thoroughly with a teacher.
Understanding the movement
This seated balance places both legs behind the shoulders, with different support from supine Yogic Sleep.
Hold and breathe
Check hip range and exit skills rather than bringing both legs over in quick succession. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn the order for releasing both legs and supporting the torso directly with a teacher.
Variations and sequence transitions
Choose variations and transitions within your comfortable range.
Dvi Pada Sirsasana B · Lift
Press both hands down to lift from seated two-legs-behind-head placement without using the neck to secure the legs.
Easier variations and preparation
Prepare seated hip movement without placing the legs behind the head.
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.
Skandasana (Standing Leg-Behind-Head Fold)
Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise)
Hanumanasana (Monkey / Front Split Pose)
Samakonasana (Middle Split Pose)