Posture de l'Aigle
Garudasana
gah-roo-DAH-sah-nah
Une posture d'equilibre enveloppee qui ameliore la concentration et etire le haut du dos.
Comment faire Posture de l'Aigle
- Tenez-vous sur une jambe, genou legerement plie
- Enroulez l'autre jambe par-dessus et autour
- Croisez les bras au niveau des coudes
- Joignez les paumes
- Descendez plus bas dans votre jambe d'appui tout en soulevant les coudes
Benefits
- Stretches the shoulders, upper back, and outer hips
- Strengthens the calves, ankles, and thigh muscles
- Improves balance, focus, and concentration
- Promotes fresh blood flow to the joints upon release
- Builds coordination and body awareness
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place the lifted foot on a block or on the floor beside the standing foot instead of wrapping
- If palms do not touch, hold a strap between the hands or press the backs of the hands together
- Practice near a wall for balance support
Cautions
- Avoid with knee injuries; practice only the arm portion while standing on both feet
- Use caution with shoulder injuries; use a gentler arm variation (hugging shoulders)
- Those with low blood pressure should come out of the pose slowly