Eka Pada Koundinyanasana II - Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II

STEPS ; One arm threads under the corresponding leg so that the knee is just over the shoulder. Both arms bend into chaturanga position, with the upper arms parallel to the floor. Then both legs straighten. Advanced practitioners may try jumping back into chaturanga afterward. This pose should be avoided by practitioners with wrist, shoulder or lower back injuries. Beginners may use a chair to support one or both legs.