Garudasana(Eagle Pose)

Introduction

'Garuda' means 'eagle' in Sanskrit language.This posture is a symbolic representation of an eagle,as we all know that the eagle is the king of birds and which is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu , in the same way Garudasana is one of the prominent exercise in the yoga.

  How to do

Right side front view.🙄

Right side side view 😍

Left side front view 😮

Left side side view 👀

• Stand in tadasana position.
• Place the right leg forward and place the right foot behind the left leg.
• In the same way, bend the right elbow around the left and make the right palm touch the left palm,form a spirally inter-twinned like snakes.

• Hold it for few seconds.
• Release the arms and legs and come back to normal position.

• Repeat this on the opposite side.

For seated Garudasana

Seated Garudasana (front view)

Seated Garudasana (side view)

• Be seated in a comfortable position in sukhasana or any comfortable position, put your leg over the other in the way that both of the knees should stay on same line.
• Bend the hands in the same way mentioned in the standing position.
• Hold it for few seconds.

Benefits

1. Improves concentration.
2. Improves balance and sharpness to the body.
3. Strengthens ankles, thighs, calves and hamstrings; and in upper body arms.
4.  Helps to remove cramps in calf muscles.