Assisted Shoulder-Pressing Pose with forward lean

Also known as: Block-assisted Bhujapidasana with forward lean.

Technique

From a standing position with feet separated hip width apart or slightly wider, place blocks behind your heels.
Bend the knees and bring the arms behind the legs.
Place hands on the blocks, fingers pointing forward. Work the shoulder behind the legs.
Shift the weight to your hands pressing the hands on the blocks.
Take the feet off the floor and cross the ankles right over left.
Squeeze the legs against the arms.
bend the elbows back like in a Bottom pushup hold and start to lean forward.

Crossing the feet requires clearing the floor by a few inches when lifting them up. Flex the spine, protract the shoulders and engage your core and back muscles to lift the feet off the floor and create space.
Spread the fingers wide and balance the weight between the heel of the hand and fingers.
Bending the elbows makes a shelf with your arms for your legs to rest on.
This shelf helps shift the center of gravity and allows you to lean forward.
Only bend as much as you can control to prevent face-planting. You can also place a cushion or blanket in front of you if you are afraid to fall forward.