Accomplish the perfect Eagle Pose, Garudasana.
This video series will teach you how to perform basic Yoga poses.
In the next video, you will learn the Warrior Pose.
Garudasana improves your balance and stretches your back, shoulders and thighs.
However, the techniques described in this series are not meant to be prescriptive.
Consult your physician before trying them out.
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In this video you will learn the eagle pose, also known as garudasana.
Stand straight and relax with your feet together and hands by your side.
Bend your knees and shift your weight onto your right foot.
Lift up your left leg and cross it over your right leg so that your thighs are stacked one on top of the other.
Hook your left toe above the inner side of the right ankle.
Inhale as you bring you raise your arms to shoulder height and bring them forward
Rest your right elbow on your left upper arm, near the elbow joint.
Exhale as you wrap your arms around each other and bring your palms together.
Press your forearms in opposite directions.
Keeping your gaze focused on one spot in front of you, breathe naturally and stay in pose for fifteen seconds or as long as you can.
Inhale and then exhale as you slowly release your hands and drop them to the sides.
Raise your left leg and then bring it down to your natural standing position.
Repeat the exercise standing on the other leg.
Garudasana improves your balance and stretches your back, shoulders and thighs.
It also strenghtens the ankles and helps prevent cramping of the calf muscles.
You have now learnt Garudasana, the Eagle Pose.
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