How to do that Adho Mukha Vrikshasana? | Handstand Pose

 The Handstand pose of yoga the meaning of that asana is its name means stand on hands. Therefore this asana is known as Handstand pose of asana. 

It has also different names in Ayurveda it is called as Adho Mukha Vrikshasana (Adho =downward, inverted; Mukha= Facing; Vrikshasana= tree) and also called as tilted tree pose. 

In capoeira it is named bananeira. This asana looks like a strongly rooted tree when you get the perfection in this pose.

Preparation for this pose

•  For doing this asana you should empty stomach. You should eat the food before 4-6 hours and after 9-12 hours of eating food.
• We suggest you do this asana at morning. It will good for your health also and feel fresh and relax.

Preparatory Asana (Purva Asana)

You can do this asana before doing Adho Mukha Vrikshasana mentioned below-

• Adho Mukha Savanasna – Downward facingdog pose
• Bikasana
• Pincha Mayurasana
• Plank Pose
• Tadasana – Mountain Pose
• Supta virasana
• Virasana
• Uttanasana

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Type Of Pose:

Inversion, Balance, Strength

Follow-up Poses:

You can do this asana after doing Adho Mukha Vrikshasana(Pachant Asana)-

• Pincha Muyurasana
• Shirshasana

Health Benefits

• It makes the wrists, palms, arms and shoulders strong.
• Improves your sense of balance and stability.
• Blood Circulation is enhanced, all over the body and energy flow to the head.
• Brain and mind are Clam And Ralaxed, Improves clarity of thought.
• Helps to relieve stress, anxiety and mind depression.
• Gives strength to body muscle ( Middle Back, Biceps and Triceps, Core(Abs), Quadriceps and Spine).
• It helps to Active Third Eye Chakra (Ajna Chakra)

Precautions and Contraindications

• Avoid this asana if you have the following conditions.
• Headaches
• Back, Neck, Shoulder injuries.
• Heart problems , Stroke
• High Blood Pressure
• Menstruation and Pregnancy
• Detached Retina.
• Glaucoma
• Recent dental Bone transplants

Pose Level:

Advanced

How to do Adho Mukha Asana?

• When you start practicing this Asana first make sure start with support of wall, and make sure your hands are placed about 5-6 inches away from the wall.
• Try to balance on your hands; make sure your shoulders are placed exactly over your wrists.
• Make   sure your head is placed between your upper arms.
• Relax and Feel Comfortable.
• Try to take your feet off the wall and hold the pose.
• Hold the pose for the minute or more. Breath deep and slow.
• To relax this asana, bring your legs down, one at a time and relax.