Asana Unlocked: Variation of Eka Pada Koundinyasa II (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II)

Spent quite some time over the internet last night, even instagram, to find this pose but the below is closest I can get to describing it: let us just call this pose a variation of Eka Pada Koundinyasa II (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II).

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Major differences from the above would be: one, that we placed the cheek and shoulder on the mat facing the direction of the front leg and two, coming more into a backbend as we lift the back leg. Have tried this pose from time to time but today was the first time I was able to get my back leg up into the air on both sides and held the pose for abit. Do take note that going deeper in the backbend might see one losing balance and risk toppling over as more weight is towards the front end of the body (I myself felt such when I tried to stretch my leg further front), be mindful.

Asana: Variation of Eka Pada Koundinyasa II (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II).
Steps:
1. Come into Eka Pada Koundinyasa II with back leg lifted off the mat.
2. Lean forward and place the cheek and top of the shoulder facing the direction of the front leg.
3. Lift the back leg higher into the air, either bent at the knees or straightened.
4. Come deeper into a backbend while lifting the leg higher.