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Clown Pose
InversionArm Balance

Clown Pose

Sir-Bakasana

An advanced inversion and arm balance where the body takes a downward-dog-like shape with the head resting on the floor, supported by the elbows or knees as anchor points. Also known as Svanasana Sirsasana Janu Kurpara (chien tête en bas + tête au sol + genou/coude comme support). A playful and highly technical pose that demands both upper-body strength and deep spinal flexibility.

  • ·Strengthens arms and wrists
  • ·Strengthens core
  • ·Improves balance
  • ·Improves concentration

Instructions

  1. 1Begin standing with feet wider than hip-width apart, toes turned out at a comfortable angle.
  2. 2Bend your knees deeply into a wide squat, keeping your heels grounded and your spine upright.
  3. 3Bring your elbows to the inner thighs and press them outward to open the groin and hips.
  4. 4Place your palms together at heart center in anjali mudra, or rest your hands on the floor for support.
  5. 5Lengthen through the crown of the head and soften the shoulders away from the ears.
  6. 6Hold for five to ten breaths, then straighten the legs slowly to come out of the pose.

Contraindications & precautions

  • Groin or inner thigh injury — the wide external rotation of the hips places sustained stretch on the adductors and should be avoided during active recovery.
  • Ankle instability or recent ankle sprain — the deep dorsiflexion required to keep the heels grounded stresses the ankle joint and surrounding ligaments.
  • Pelvic floor prolapse or pelvic floor dysfunction — deep squatting increases intra-abdominal pressure and can worsen symptoms without appropriate therapeutic guidance.

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