EAGLE POSE
Sanskrit Name – Garudasana
Sanskrit Name Meaning – Garuda – Eagle, Asana - Pose
Type of Asana – Standing Yoga Pose
Target Areas – Full Body
WHAT IS EAGLE POSE (GARUDASANA)?
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) or “King of the birds” is a standing balancing Yoga pose that improves concentration, focus and posture. It also strengthens your core, arms and legs.
DO NOT PRACTICE EAGLE POSE (GARUDASANA) IF:
You’ve recently had surgery
BENEFITS OF EAGLE POSE (GARUDASANA)
Improves balance and focus.
Strengthens your core, arms and legs
Increases energy and boosts confidence
HOW TO PRACTICE EAGLE POSE (GARUDASANA) IN 3 EASY STEPS
Start in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) with your legs hip-width apart. Bend both knees, wrap your right leg around your left and hook your right foot behind your left calf.
Reach both arms straight in front of you, bend them at your elbows and wrap your left arm around your right arm. Cross your forearms, press your palms together and raise your elbows so that your arms are at shoulder height.
Stay in this asana for as long as you feel comfortable. To exit the pose, return to Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and repeat on the other side.
EAGLE POSE (GARUDASANA) VARIATION
Try this asana by crossing one foot over the other and letting it rest on the ground. You can also wrap your arms around your body as if you’re hugging yourself.
PREPARATORY POSES
Downward Facing Dog Pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Hero Pose – Virasana
Reclining Hero Pose – Supta Virasana
Vrksasana – Tree Pose
Cow Face Pose – Gomukhasana
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend Pose - Prasarita Padottanasana
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend - Upavistha Konasana
Reclining Bound Angle Pose – Supta Baddha Konasana
Chair Pose – Utkatasana
COUNTER POSES
Child’s Pose - Balasana
Downward Facing Dog Pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Goddess Pose - Utkata Konasana
Bridge Pose - Sethu Bandha Konasana
