Garudasana: (Eagle)
by Frank Bandelow
 Method:
Stand in Tadasana or Mountain Pose. Bend the knees slightly and cross
the right leg over the left leg and wrap them as tightly as possible.
Open the arms wide, then cross the right arm under the left arm and
wrap the arms together as tightly as possible. Fix your gaze on a
stable object in front of you. Hold. Repeat on the opposite side.
Benefits:
- Strengthens and stretches the ankles
and calves
- Stretches the thighs, hips,
shoulders, and upper back
- Improves concentration
- Improves sense of balance
Cautions:
- Students with knee issues should
avoid this pose
- For Shoulder issues see Modification
1
- For balance issues see Modification 2
Props:
- Use wall to support your back and
lower torso
Modification 1:
- Instead of wrapping arms, place arms
straight out front parallel to floor while holding a strap between hands
Modification 2:
- Cross legs, but instead of hooking
the raised foot, press the big toe of the raised foot against the floor
to help
maintain balance
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