RUDRASANA

Description

RUDRASANA Asana group: standing poses, balances Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • Rudra — a form of Shiva, the storm god. 1. Setup Starting position: Tadasana. Stand on the right leg. Bend the left knee and, holding the left foot with the left hand, bring it toward the left ear or place it behind the head. Bring the hands together in front of the chest or overhead. Keep the standing leg strong and the spine long. Balance with the gaze fixed. Breathe evenly. Then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • hold the bent knee with both hands near the chest; • keep the toes on the mat and the heel lifted. Advanced variations: • place the foot behind the head and raise the arms overhead. 3. Injury prevention Requires open hips and balance. Never force the foot behind the head. Support yourself against a wall. Keep the standing knee soft.

Effects

• strength
• flexibility
• balance