All three yogis were unanimous in saying that Astavakrasana and Padma Sirsasana are the most difficult and most dangerous yoga poses. “Astavakrasana and Padma Sirsasana are no less difficult to perform (than the Produnova vault),” said Yogi Mahesh. If you have learnt to do yoga postures like Astavakrasana or Padma Sirsasana, you will do it, otherwise, you will not. There is no pressure on you to do it unlike in an Olympics event where you are supposed to beat others to get a medal.” PADMA SIRSASANA Nirlamba Padma Sirsasana According to the yogis, it is the advanced stage of the pose of standing upside down. Only accomplished yogis who have first mastered Sirsasana or the classical headstand pose can perform the Nirlamba Padma Sirsasana.

Source: The Telegraph August 12, 2016 21:22 UTC