Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand / Downward Facing Tree), and related poses such as Half Handstand / “L” Handstand, and Handstand Hops
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Inversions.
Poses Overview
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
ah-do moo-kah vriks-SHAHS-anna
“adho” = downward
“mukha” = face
“vrksa” = tree
Downward Facing Tree Pose
Also known as: Handstand
Heart of Pose
- Arm Balance
- Inversion
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