Ashtavakrasana is an arm balance named after a great sage who was born broken and through practice emerges strong. Warm up with surya namaskar A and B. Build on standing poses warrior 1, warrior 2, parsvakonasana and twisted parsvakonasana in order to warm up your shoulders for your peak pose, ashtavakrasana. Work on the basic elements to get into the pose and finally attempt the pose from tripod headstand.