Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Downward Facing Tree/Handstand
  • From Tadasana, bend forward and place hands 6-8 inches from wall.
  • Keep arms straight. Shift weight from legs to arms and swing legs up against the wall and balance.
  • Press the palms down, keep the elbows straight and the shoulders lifted.
  • Extend the armpits and lift the sides of the trunk up.
  • Roll the thighs in and extend the buttocks to the heels and heels toward the ceiling.