Revolved Flying Man - Parivṛtta Eka Pāda Kouṇḍinyāsana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Pariv?tta Eka P?da Kou??iny?sana

STEPS:

1. Begin in Lizard with the left leg forward. Lift your elbows off the floor by straightening your arms.
2. Thread your left arm under your left leg and place your palm flat on the outside of your left foot. Try to get your left knee just over your left shoulder if possible. 
3. Bend both arms into a Chaturanga position with the upper arms parallel to the floor.
4. Begin to straighten your left leg, bringing your left thigh onto the shelf created by your upper arm. Lift your left toes from the floor.
5. Shift your weight forward into your arms so that you can lift the right foot from the floor behind you, engaging your right thigh to keep that leg raised and straight.
6. Keep the gaze on the floor just in front of you. You don't need to crank your neck up, but also don't let your head drop since its weight can tip you forward.
7. Try to hold the posture for five breaths.
8. To come out of the pose, lower the back foot to the ground. Sit back into Child's Pose.
9. Try the other side.

  

Benefits

• Strengthens arms, legs, core and wrists. .
• Improves balance.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.