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Description

Awakened Pose (Buddhasana) is an extreme hip opener often involving threading the legs behind the head. It heavily engages the deep core and pelvic muscles to maintain balance and an upright posture, while intensely stretching the glutes, hip rotators, and hamstrings; the shoulders and upper back also work to stabilize if the hands are in prayer position in front of the chest. A seated posture with one leg positioned behind the head, creating a deep hip and hamstring stretch. It is typically used as an advanced posture in seated or hip-opening sequences, requiring significant flexibility and control. This pose belongs to the advanced hip-opening and arm-balancing categories and is practiced on both left and right sides to maintain balance. Known as buddhasana or eka pada sirsasana in Sanskrit, it emphasizes one-legged head positioning.

Has Side Direction: Yes

Defining limb: Not set

Common Names

seated one leg behind head awakened buddhasana eka pada sirsasana

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