EK
Eka Pada Sirsasana
एक पाद शीर्षासन
Advancedinversion
Target Muscles
coreshouldership flexorshamstrings
Benefits (4)
- + Core strength in inversion
- + Hip flexor engagement
- + Balance refinement
- + Builds headstand confidence
Avoid If (5)
- - Neck injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
- - High blood pressure
- - Glaucoma
- - Not for beginners
About
Eka Pada Sirsasana (One-Legged Headstand) is a headstand variation where one leg lowers toward the floor while the other stays vertical.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Come into Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand).
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2. Body fully inverted, legs straight up.
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3. Engage the core strongly.
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4. Exhale, slowly lower the right leg toward the floor.
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5. Left leg stays vertical.
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6. Lower the right leg as far as comfortable — 45° or 90°.
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7. Keep hips level — do not tilt to one side.
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8. Steady gaze. Hold for 3-5 breaths.
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9. Inhale, bring the right leg back up.
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10. Repeat on the other side. Rest in Balasana.