Svarga Dvijasana (Bird of Paradise)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-115
Where this can show up in class: Sutra 1, Sutra 2, Peak Pada
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Standing.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | |||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Crown Extended leg |
Standing leg Extended leg hip |
Extended leg Extended leg toes |
Arms (if wrapped) |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Ardha Chandrasana (Prasarita) Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana Visvamitrasana Koundinyasana (I) |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Hamstrings Adductors |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |