{"id":228,"date":"2023-03-14T05:59:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T05:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2023-03-23T08:55:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T08:55:30","slug":"garudasana-eagle-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/garudasana-eagle-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do the Garudasana (Eagle pose) ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Garudasana (Eagle pose) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garudasana is derived from Sanskrit words \u201cgaruda\u201d means \u201cBird name\u201d and \u201cAsana\u201d means \u201cPose\u201d. 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Do It?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2981 You have to start in the \u2018Samsthiti\u2019 pose and bend both of your knees. You have to look ahead.<br \/>\n\u2981 Raise your right foot, bending your left leg slightly. Cross your right thigh over your left leg\u2019s thigh, reaching your right foot back with toes pointing downwards. Fix the top of your right foot at the back of the left calf.<br \/>\n\u2981 You have to distribute your entire weight on the standing foot to help create a solid foundation.<br \/>\n\u2981 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.<br \/>\n\u2981 Lift your elbows up to shoulder and away from you, so as to increase the stretch reaction through your upper back and shoulders.<br \/>\n\u2981 Stay in Garudasana for 10 to 30 seconds with steady breathing.<br \/>\n\u2981 Release and return to standing position, to repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Just like other asanas, this asana also has numerous benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2981 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.<br \/>\n\u2981 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.<br \/>\n\u2981 It is one of the most effective neck pain relief exercises, that helps to stabilize the neck and shoulders.<br \/>\n\u2981 It also makes the body flexible, so that you can do other poses.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you suffer from Sciatica, this pose can help you to fix the issue.<br \/>\n\u2981 It also reduces lower back pain and stiffness problems.<br \/>\n\u2981 It can also cure your digestive issues.<br \/>\n\u2981 The twisting and stretching of the arms and legs leads to proper blood circulation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contraindications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2981 If you have any knee injury, or have recently undergone any surgery, then you should avoid practicing this asana.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you have any wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury, then also you must avoid this pose.<br \/>\n\u2981 You should not forcefully hook your legs on one another. It might lead to stiffness.<br \/>\n\u2981 If you suffer from Vertigo, you must not do this pose.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>our courses :-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/200-hour-yoga-ttc-rishikesh-india.php\"> 200 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/100-hour-yoga-ttc-rishikesh-india.php\"> 100 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\"> yoga school in rishikesh<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yoga\"><em>wikipedia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garudasana (Eagle pose) Garudasana is derived from Sanskrit words \u201cgaruda\u201d means \u201cBird name\u201d and \u201cAsana\u201d means \u201cPose\u201d. 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