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'''Astavakrasana''' or '''Eight-Angle Pose''' is one of the advanced arm balance poses in yoga. The meaning of '''asta''' in Sanskrit is '''eight''' and '''vakra''' is curved or bent. It is an excellent way to develop your stability and equilibrium, while strengthening the wrists and arms.

==Technique==

# Begin seated in Dandasana (Stick Pose), with both legs extended out in front of you.

# Begin to bend your elbows to a 90 degree angle and extend the heart forward as if you are moving into Chaturanga (elbows over wrists). Keep the legs squeezing firmly and extend them as straight as you can.

# Note the tendency for the left shoulder to collapse here, and keep both shoulder heads lifted and level with one another. Stay here for 3-5 full breaths, then gently lift the torso, straighten the arms, and set your bottom back down on the ground to come out of the pose. Whenever you feel ready, repeat on the other side.<ref name="Technique"/>

==Effects==

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