Description:

Eagle is referred to as the 'Garuda' in Sanskrit.



English Name: Eagle Pose



Procedure:

1. Stand straight with your feet together and hands by the side. Look forward and breathe normally.

2. Then slowly lift up your left foot, wrap it around your right leg and rest your left thigh on your right thigh.

3. Cross your left arm over the right at the elbows.

4. Join your palms lightly keeping your fingers pointed upwards.

5. Inhale and hold your breath; retain this posture so long you can hold your breath.

6. Then start exhaling and return to your original position.



Benefits:

This asana helps to strengthen the muscles of your legs, ankles, toes and knees. It also relieves you from cramps and tones up the body muscles.



Contradictions:

Garudasana needs to be repeated 2 to 3 times on each leg per day. Anybody can practice this asana irrespective of their age, health condition and physical fitness.