Just as in Tree Pose, you balance your body weight on one leg in Eagle Pose. The similarity, though, ends there. Eagle Pose is called as Garudasana in Sanskrit. 'Garuda' means 'eagle'.
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Eagle is a fearless bird and is well known for its ability to brave challenges during its flight or while hunting. . Regardless of the size and strength of its prey, it progresses with absolute determination and confidence. It symbolizes strength and freedom.
Eagle Pose stimulates Ajna Chakra, which is also referred to as Third Eye Chakra. Ajna Chakra is a powerful chakra. It develops intuition. It boosts creativity, develops positive thoughts and gets rid of negative thoughts.
Other Benefits of Eagle Pose
- Cures respiratory conditions
- Regular practice of the pose helps to strengthen the nervous system.
- Strengthens leg muscles
- Helps to make your leg muscles stronger
- Promotes flexibility
- Helps to Maintain Balance
- Strengthens hips
- It is an effective yoga pose for low back pain.
- It is an effective yoga pose for sciatic pain.
Instructions
- Assume Mountain Pose.
- Lift your right arm in front of your chest and bend at your elbow.
- Slide your left hand under your right and curl it around the right hand. Bring both the palms together as in salutation.
- Bend your left leg slightly.
- Lift your right leg off the floor and place it over your left leg; that is, your right thigh must be placed over your left thigh.
- Curl your right foot around your left leg.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds.
- Release the pose and repeat the same with the other hand and leg.
Note
Those with severe knee and joint conditions should refrain from practicing the pose.
In case of difficulty in balancing on one leg, perform the pose using wall support.
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