Garudasana - Eagle Pose

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STEPS :

1. Transfer your weight into your left foot.
2. Lift your right foot up off the floor.
3. Cross your right thigh over your left thigh as high up the thigh as possible.
4. Hook your right foot around your left calf.
5. Bring both arms out in front of you and parallel to the floor.
6. Bend your arms and cross the left arm over the right, hooking at the elbows. With arms hooked, draw your forearms together and wrap your right palm around your left palm, crossing at the wrists. (Whichever leg is on top, the opposite arm should be on top.)
7. Lift the elbows to the height of your shoulders while keeping the shoulders sliding down away from your ears.
8. Keep your spine perpendicular to the floor and the crown of the head rising.
9. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths.
10. Repeat on the other side.

Benefits

• It improves flexibility of the legs, hips and back muscles.
• It provides relief from stress and tension.
• It provides a good stretch to hips, things, shoulders and back.
• The asana helps in providing relief from health issues like asthma and sciatica.
• It also loosens the joints of the arms, legs and hips.
• It improves the digestive system and decreases bowel movement. 

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.