Muktahastaśīrṣāsana
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana is an Asana. It is translated as Hands Free Headstand Pose from Sanskrit. It is a variation of Sirsasana (Headstand).
The name of this pose comes from "mukta" meaning "free", "hasta" meaning "hand", "sirsa" meaning "head", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". There are three variations of the pose, A, B, and C. You can find these in the Ashtanga system of yoga.[1][2][3][4]
Benefits and Cautions
As with all inversions, where the heart if above the head, this pose brings fresh blood flow to the internal organs of the torso. It also creates a sense of balance, helps strengthen the neck and back.
Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure or any neck injuries.[1][2][3][4]
Publications Featuring Mukta Hasta Sirsasana
- Asanas 608: Yoga Poses by Dharma Mittra [5]
- Yoga Resource Practice Manual by Darren Rhodes [6]
- Yoga (Yoga Journal Books) by Linda Sparrowe and David Martinez [7]
- 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses by Mr. Yoga (Daniel Lacerda) [8]
- Yoga From the Heart by Yogananth Andiappan [9]
References
- 1 2 "Yoga Postures with Sarah Swindlehurst – The Yogic Prescription". theyogicprescription.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- 1 2 "Mukta Hasta Sirsasana (Free Hands Headstand)". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- 1 2 ukta Hasta SirsasanaM "Tripod Headstand (Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A) is one of the unsupported headstands | Explore instagram online – ExploreGram". Explore instagram online – ExploreGram. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- 1 2 "Mukta Hasta Shirshasana [A] - AshtangaYoga.info". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
- ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
- ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga. New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
- ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
- ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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