Eagle Pose

Garudasana or Eagle Pose traces it origin from the Sanskrit word Garuda, which means eagle and from the Hindu mythology as the king of the birds. This yoga exercise is mainly all about standing and balancing, two essential postures that can guarantee improvement on your health, mind and body. It helps in strengthening your legs and improving major joints of your body. Garudasana is just another tough yoga pose to execute since it requires a great deal of balancing. But you�ll get the hang of this yoga pose through your regular practice.

STEP 1:Do the tadasana or the mountain pose. Stand straight with your feet together and with your arms on your sides.

STEP 2:Open your palms. Cross your left arm to your right. Raise your right arm with your hand stretching towards the ceiling.

STEP 3:Bring your palms together as close as possible, depending on your flexibility. Your fingers should be pointing upwards.

STEP 4: Maintain the position of your arms. Slightly bend your knees without going over your toes.

STEP 5: Slowly lift your right leg, cross it to your left thigh as you curve your left foot around your right calf. Inhale and hold it for 15 to 30 seconds before you exhale and return to tadasana pose then repeat the steps switching your arms and legs.

For beginners, you can use the wall as support if you�re having a hard time with the balance. You can also put something under your foot if you can�t hook it properly to your other leg. Eagle Pose certainly looks intimidating but it�s possible to perfect this position if you�re dedicated enough to achieve a significant change in your health.

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