Legs behind the head
Yoga is a centuries-old way of harmonizing body and mind. A position where the legs come behind the head takes some practice and is not suitable for beginners.
What you need:
- Yoga practice
- Extensibility
- Yoga mat
- Place to stretch out
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- in the yoga there are different positions called asanas. There are dynamic (stimulating) and meditative asanas. The latter invite the mind to look within.
- The "Yoga Nidra Asana", also known as Dwipada Sirasana, is an asana for advanced yoga practitioners. It is translated as "yoga sleep". A profound experience emerges after just 10 minutes.
- It is advisable to practice the forward bend on both sides (Paschimothanasana) before this exercise in which you bring your legs behind your head.
- From the Yoga Nidra Asana you can move into the inclined plane (Purvotthasana), into further forward bends or into the cobra (Bhujangasana).
- Please note that this instruction on putting your legs behind your head is neither a yoga class nor should it be performed without prior exercise. In order to learn yoga properly right from the start, you should definitely seek out a suitable teacher!
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How to put your foot behind your head
- In order to get your legs behind your head, lie down on your head and relax move. Grasp your left foot with both hands and pull it toward your navel. Make sure you feel comfortable in the knee.
- To bring your legs behind your head, lift your left foot a little vertically and then bring it towards your sternum. If possible, rest your foot on your sternum.
- Then bring your foot back upright again and very slowly and carefully pull it towards your forehead.
- If you are not very advanced, bring your foot to your right elbow and hold it there for a moment.
- If you are more advanced, bring your foot behind your head and place it behind your head on your right elbow. Alternatively, you can continue to hold the foot in your hand.
- As an advanced user, you can put your foot behind your neck and fold your hands in front of your chest.
- To bring both legs behind your head, do the same with the other foot.
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