A standing balancing yoga pose named after the mythical eagle, Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. In this asana, the practitioner wraps one arm under the other and one leg over the other while maintaining balance.
Key Details:
- Benefits: Improves focus, balance, and coordination; stretches the shoulders, thighs, hips, and ankles; enhances circulation in the joints.
- Technique:
- Stand tall in Tadasana (Mountain Pose).
- Bend your knees slightly and balance on one foot.
- Wrap the opposite leg around the standing leg, hooking the foot behind the calf, if possible.
- Cross one arm under the other at the elbows and bring the palms together.
- Hold the pose while maintaining steady breathing, then switch sides.
Garudasana symbolizes focus, strength, and stability, much like an eagle poised in flight.
