This class introduces Eka Pāda Śīrṣāsana (Leg-Behind-Head Pose) as a methodical, step-by-step process. Begin with the set-up position—a Daṇḍāsana variation where the extended leg is long and grounded, pelvis slightly forward, thighs and arms braced as the foundation. From here, fold confidently into the pose, keeping the extended leg active and arms drawing back. The shape is less about extreme contortion and more about creating holy inertia—a gesture of surrender and receptivity, weight sinking into the earth. To work on getting the leg behind the head, we use progressions at the wall or chair: Sit on height to keep weight in the thighs. Bring the hip–shin to a right angle, move the leg back then across. Duck the head under gradually, sometimes leveraging the wall or chair edge for support. Props keep the pathway incremental, avoiding strain on spine or neck. If the leg doesn’t stay behind the head, options include supporting it with the wall, chair, or arms at different heights. Exits practice the Second/Third Series vinyāsa transition: stamping the hands, lifting the body with the leg still hooked, then flowing through to Chaturanga—or simply to Plank. The takeaway: Eka Pāda Śīrṣāsana is less about “achieving” the bind and more about honoring each step—set-up, foundation, incremental hip work, and upright spine—while exploring safe, repeatable pathways. Model - Romain Prevost