Grasshopper Pose

Maksikanagāsana / Parivṛtta Eka Pāda Daṇḍa Kauṇḍinyāsana

Works on Shoulders · Triceps · Core

How to do it

1. From a squat, twist and place one thigh high on the back of the opposite upper arm.
2. Shift the weight forward onto the hands and lift the feet.
3. Extend the top leg out to the side and the other leg back, with a long spine; hold briefly and release.

To come out, bend the legs, lower the feet to the floor and rest in a squat.

Common mistakes

• Don’t force the pose if the wrists are not warm.
• Don’t collapse the chest.
• Don’t hold your breath.

Benefits

• Builds arm, wrist and core strength.
• Opens the hips and twists the spine.
• Develops courage and focus.

Make it easier or different

• Easier: take Baby Grasshopper Pose.
• Support: place a block under the head.
• Challenge: lengthen the legs further.

Take care: Skip with wrist, shoulder or lower-back injuries, and warm the wrists first.

Suggest a correction

What next

Baby Grasshopper Pose Intermediate Child's Pose Beginner

Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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