Ever you have done Garudasana? If you prefer yoga rather than heavy exercises then you must have to know about Garudasana pose. This asana has benefits to remove severe physical as well as mental illnesses. This is not so active exercise but a part of gentle yoga pose and also shows a great advantage on our health. Therefore, today in this article we are discussing on Garudasana pose as well as their health benefits.

All of you know that Garuda means the epic which is the “king of the birds,” and the vehicle of Vishnu. Garuda was initially recognized with the “all-consuming fire of the sun’s rays.” In English Garuda means ‘Eagle’ and this pose be obliged its commitment to ‘Garuda.’ The main purpose of this yoga pose is very beneficial for your legs, lower back and your hips. You have to stand on one leg while performing this pose and hence this asana is so named.

Instructions For Garudasana Yoga (Eagle Pose):

Now, here we are giving you the important information by which you can do this asana very perfectly. The directions are as follows;

Steps:

1. Begin with standing position on a mat like mountain pose and curve in your knees even though rising your left foot. Balance steadily on the right foot whereas crossing the left thigh across the other one. Retain the direction of your left toes at the ground although pushing your foot backwards.

2. Relax as well as soften your shoulder. Put your foot-top after the lower calf and upkeep your body load on the right foot.

3. Spread your arms equivalent to the floor, and enlarge your scapula’s transversely to your torso. Cross your arms in a straight line in the way of your torso.

4. Place the right arm directly above the left one and gradually relax the elbows. Boost up the forearms and create them at right angles to the ground. Remember one thing that the back portion of your hands is opposite to each other.