Garudasana

Garudasana

How to do Garudasana

1. In standing position, shift the weight of the body onto the right leg and bend it slightly.

2. Lift the left leg up bending it slightly.

3. The body is now balanced entirely on the right leg.

4. Cross the left leg over the right thigh and hook the top of the left foot behind the right calf. The toes of the left leg should be on the left side of the right calf.

5. The right leg remains slightly bent.

6. Bend both arms and raise them to chest level.

7. Place the right arm over the left arm, and entwine the forearms, joining the palms together in front of the chest. Balance and breathe normally.

Benefits of Garudasana

1. This asana helps to stretch the thighs, hips, upper back, and shoulders.

2. It helps you focus and also improves your ability to balance.

3. The calf muscles get strengthened with this asana.

4. It also helps to relieve pain associated with rheumatism and sciatica.

5. It helps to make the back, legs, and hips more flexible.

6. This asana also works as a stress buster.

Precautions

Precautions

1. Do not practice any Asana OR Pranayama in which you don’t feel comfortable.

2. Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.

3. Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.

4. People suffering from Back pain, Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practice Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.

5. Pregnant women should only practice Yoga and other exercises only under the supervision of an expert otherwise do not practice any exercise by watching videos or website material.

6. People who suffer from high blood pressure should not raise their arms overhead,

7. Avoid this asana if you are suffering from headache and insomnia