Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) Adho Mukha Vrksasana Half Handstand Handstand Hops Adho Mukha Vrksasana ah-do moo-kah vriks-SHAHS-anna “adho” = downward “mukha” = face “vrksa” = tree Downward Facing Tree Pose Also known as: Handstand Heart of Pose Arm Balance Inversion See Also Asana Categories General Alignment Principles Alignment Cueing