GARUDASANA

Description

GARUDASANA Asana group: standing poses, balances Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • garuda — eagle. 1. Setup Starting position: Tadasana. Bend the knees slightly. Cross the left thigh over the right, then hook the left foot behind the right calf. Cross the arms in front of the chest, the elbows bent, and bring the palms together. Sink the pelvis down, keep the back straight. The gaze is forward. Breathe evenly. Then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • cross only the legs without the arms; • keep the toes on the mat. Advanced variations: • sink deeper into the squat; • wrap the arms more tightly. 3. Injury prevention Keep the knees tracking forward. Do not force the foot behind the calf. If the balance is unsteady, fix the gaze. Keep the standing knee bent to protect it.

Effects

• strength
• flexibility