 bhujapidasana is the first arm-balance within the primary series of  ashtanga vinyasa yoga .&amp;nbsp;  the state of the asana is the 8th vinyasa which is initiated – as all forward folds – by the exhale.&amp;nbsp;  the exhale initiates at the sweet spot just below the navel, keeping the lower belly in thus creating the hollowness one needs to fold over.  nasagra – tip of the nose – drshti keeps you grounded.      yoga to the people.  