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Two-Legged Inverted Staff Pose
Dvi Pada Viparita Dandasana
Support a deep backbend on the forearms and feet, with the hands clasped behind the head and legs extended.
Dvi pada means two legs; viparita means inverted; danda means staff.
The photograph shows a deep forearm-supported variation. Learn the full 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
Prepare Wheel and forearm support separately with a teacher.
Understanding the movement
This deep forearm-supported backbend requires specific shoulder support and exit skills, especially with straight legs.
Hold and breathe
Learn stable forearm support and an exit path before increasing the depth. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn the transition between hand and forearm support directly from a teacher.
Variations and sequence transitions
Choose variations and transitions within your comfortable range.
Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana · One-leg Inverted Staff
Raise one leg from a forearm-supported Inverted Staff backbend without losing pelvic and shoulder support.
Easier variations and preparation
Prepare with Bridge or a low backbend under guidance.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
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