Garudasana (Eagle pose)
Garudasana is derived from Sanskrit words “garuda” means “Bird name” and “Asana” means “Pose”. Garuda is the name of a mythical bird, which finds mention in mythological series. The bird is supposed to have the head, wings, beak, and talons of an eagle, and the body of a man. It is also quite popular as the Eagle pose.
How To Do It?
⦁ You have to start in the ‘Samsthiti’ pose and bend both of your knees. You have to look ahead.
⦁ Raise your right foot, bending your left leg slightly. Cross your right thigh over your left leg’s thigh, reaching your right foot back with toes pointing downwards. Fix the top of your right foot at the back of the left calf.
⦁ You have to distribute your entire weight on the standing foot to help create a solid foundation.
⦁ After you are settled in the position, cross your left elbow over your right and bend both elbows to make the forearms perpendicular to the ground. Support the back of your hands or cross at the wrists to bring your palms together.
⦁ Lift your elbows up to shoulder and away from you, so as to increase the stretch reaction through your upper back and shoulders.
⦁ Stay in Garudasana for 10 to 30 seconds with steady breathing.
⦁ Release and return to standing position, to repeat on the other side.
Benefits
Just like other asanas, this asana also has numerous benefits.
⦁ It is one of the best asanas, which provide balance and stabilization. That is why, it is considered to be beneficial for those who suffer from age-related issues.
⦁ This is one of the best poses for relaxation. It will help you to focus on relaxation and makes the person calm. It also helps the body to fight with all possible triggers that induce emotional outbursts.
⦁ It is one of the most effective neck pain relief exercises, that helps to stabilize the neck and shoulders.
⦁ It also makes the body flexible, so that you can do other poses.
⦁ If you suffer from Sciatica, this pose can help you to fix the issue.
⦁ It also reduces lower back pain and stiffness problems.
⦁ It can also cure your digestive issues.
⦁ The twisting and stretching of the arms and legs leads to proper blood circulation.
Contraindications
⦁ If you have any knee injury, or have recently undergone any surgery, then you should avoid practicing this asana.
⦁ If you have any wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury, then also you must avoid this pose.
⦁ You should not forcefully hook your legs on one another. It might lead to stiffness.
⦁ If you suffer from Vertigo, you must not do this pose.
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