독수리 자세
Garudasana
gah-roo-DAH-sah-nah
집중력을 높이고 등 상부를 스트레칭하는 감아 올린 균형 자세입니다.
하는 방법 독수리 자세
- 한 발로 서서 무릎을 약간 구부린다
- 다른 다리를 감아 올린다
- 팔을 팔꿈치에서 교차시킨다
- 손바닥을 맞댄다
- 서 있는 다리를 더 깊이 구부리며 팔꿈치를 들어올린다
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