Two-Legged Arm Balance

Dvipāda Bhujāsana

Two-Legged Arm Balance
CategoryArm Support TypeStrength LevelAdvanced Hold12 sec MusclesArms, Core, Shoulders, Hips BreathingEven breathing, belly engaged

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom sitting, bring both thighs high onto your upper arms and cross your feet. Palms under your shoulders. Exhale and push up with your arms.
  2. HoldArms straight, shoulders down, thighs gripping your upper arms. Chest lifted, belly engaged.
  3. ExitGently lower onto the mat and release your legs.

Benefits

Deeply opens the hips and powerfully strengthens the arms.

Cautions

  • Wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries
  • Pregnancy
  • First days of your period

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

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Where it appears

  • Inversion Prep 25 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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