WHAT IS GARUDASANA(The Super Bird Pose)
GARUDASANA
In modern yoga Garudasana (Eagle pose) is a standing balancing yoga posture/pose/asana. It is a combination of two words Garuda and asana. Garuda means Eagle (bird). In the final position/ yoga posture of this asana, the hands are to be intertwined and placed in front of the chest like a beak of Garuda or eagle. This is why this asana is known as Garudasana.
Technique of doing Garudasana
- One should only start the practice of this asana/yoga posture after a proper warm up.
- Stand straight on the ground.
- Now slightly bend your knees.
- Lift your right foot up while balancing on your left foot and cross the right leg over the left leg.
- Intertwine both the arms with each other like the strands of a rope.
- Place the intertwined hands in front of the chest like the beak of an eagle.
- Bend the knees and then try to balance.
- Try to hold the yoga posture for at least 15-30 seconds.
- Repeat this yoga posture from the other side of the leg and follow the same procedure.
- For better results try to do this asana at least 2-4 times.
Benefits of Garudasana
- Regular practice of Garudasana stretches the muscles of areas such as thighs, hips, calves, shoulders and upper back.
- Regular practice of Garudasana helps to strengthen the muscles of the feet, ankles, thighs and calves.
- Garudasana is immensely helpful in case of enlargement of the testicles.
- Garudasana is very beneficial for the patients of anorectal and urinary melodies.
- Regular practice of this yoga posture i.e. Garudasana helps to improve the concentration/focusing power of a person.
- Regular practice of Garudasana helps to improve the functioning of the joints.
- This asana is helps to alleviate the pain of the feet, knee joints and other joints.
- Regular practice of Garudasana helps to increase the flexibility of the body.
- Regular and proper practice of this yoga posture/asana helps to reduce the unwanted fat from areas such as thighs, arms and hips.
- Regular practice of this yoga posture/asana is very beneficial for sciatica patients.
- It helps to cure the problems of the prostate.
- Regular practice of this asana helps to prevent cramps in calf muscles.
- Regular practice of this asana is good for the proper functioning of the Kidney, and it also helps to cure Kidney related problems.
- This yoga posture is very beneficial for those who have urinary problems.
- Regular practice of this yoga posture helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Regular practice of this yoga posture/asana helps to energize the body.
- Regular practice of this yoga posture/asana helps the body and mind to stay calm.
Precautions while doing Garudasana
- Practice of this yoga posture/asana should be avoided in case of severe arthritis.
- People who have undergone any major surgery/surgeries should avoid doing this yoga posture/asana for at least 9 to 12 months after it and if they want to start this after the mentioned period of time, they should discuss it with their doctor.
- People who have recently recovered from any injury/surgery should only do this yoga posture/asana in the presence of a professional yoga trainer.
- In case of varicose veins one should avoid the practice of this yoga posture i.e. Garudasana.
- In case of swelling in veins one should avoid the practice of this yoga posture/asana.
- In case of severe problems of joints, the practice of this yoga posture should be avoided.
- Practice of this yoga posture/asana should be avoided in case of obesity.
- Practice of this yoga posture/asana should be avoided in case of high blood pressure and low blood pressure.
- Practice of this yoga posture/asana should be avoided in case of severe headache and migraine.
- Practice of this yoga posture/asana should be avoided in case of asthma.
- Pregnant women must avoid the practice of Garudasana as it is not safe for them.