advanced level

• Entry into the pose begins from Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana)
• Palms wider apart
• One foot on the floor and palms form a triangle
• Knee of the raised leg towards the chest and then upwards
• Shoulders away from the ears

Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana is an advanced backbend pose. It is not recommended for beginners. The pose significantly improves the flexibility of the spine while requiring the maintenance of balance on one leg.