Leg behind your head Pose (Eka Pada Sirsasana)

The sanskrit word “Eka” means one, “Pada” means the leg. This variation of Sirasana is done by lowering one leg to the floor in front of the head, holding the other leg up vertically.

Benefits of the Leg behind your head Pose (Eka Pada Sirsasana):
The Eka Pada Sirsasana (the Leg behind your head pose) enriches the hemoglobin content of the body. With improved hemoglobin the body can resist anemia, nervous trembling and eliminate toxins by supplying pure blood to every part of body.

How to perform the Leg behind your head Pose (Eka Pada Sirsasana):
- Begin with sitting with your legs crossed and breathe easy. Now spread your legs straight ahead from your hips and place your hands by your sides.
- Bend the right leg from your hip and move it towards your head. While doing so your back will invariably bend downwards, try to keep your back as erect as you can.
- Rest your back against the wall or you can ask a person/partner to hold your shoulders so that your back rests on the wall and does not bend forward much.
- Now bring the knee of your upraised leg near your forehead and hold your upraised right leg at its shin and calf muscles with your left hand. Try to maneuver your right leg above your head so that the shin goes across your head. The calf muscle of your right leg should rest on your neck.
- Even if you are not able to raise your leg high enough and bend it sharp enough for it to rest on your neck, try to bring it as close as possible to this position. Some learners strap a belt across their ankles and pull the belt to lift their leg as high as they can.

Duration and repetition of the Leg behind your head Pose (Eka Pada Sirsasana):
Hold the posture till you are comfortable. Repeat the asana once with each leg.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Leg behind your head Pose (Eka Pada Sirsasana):
The Eka Pada Sirsasana (the Leg behind your head pose) is a difficulty level 8 asana recommended for advanced level yoga practitioner.

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