Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose (Dvi Pada Viparita Dandasana)
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose (Dvi Pada Viparita Dandasana)
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose is an intermediate, chest opening inversion that stretches the entire front body as well as opens the chest. Some preparatory postures for Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose include Bow Pose, Supported Headstand, and Upward Plank Pose and can be followed up with Downward Facing Dog and Chair Pose.
To do Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose, lie on the back and bring the feet flat to the floor and prepare as one would for Upward Bow Pose. The difference between this posture and Upward Bow Pose is that the legs stay straight. This pose can be difficult, ask your local Yogi professional for some additional tips!
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose is an intermediate, chest opening inversion that stretches the entire front body as well as opens the chest. Some preparatory postures for Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose include Bow Pose, Supported Headstand, and Upward Plank Pose and can be followed up with Downward Facing Dog and Chair Pose.
To do Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose, lie on the back and bring the feet flat to the floor and prepare as one would for Upward Bow Pose. The difference between this posture and Upward Bow Pose is that the legs stay straight. This pose can be difficult, ask your local Yogi professional for some additional tips!
