Eagle Pose

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The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘garuda’ = ‘eagle’ and ‘asana’ = ‘ ‘posture’. Garuda is known as the king of the birds. This standing pose is also referred under the category of balancing poses and works to strengthen the legs.
Eagle Pose is considered a base pose as eagle pose variations can be derived from this pose.Eagle Pose helps boost energy in the body and hence can be included in flow yoga sequences.
Pose Detail
- By Type: Balancing Yoga Poses, Flexibility Yoga Poses
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Body Position: Standing Yoga Poses
- By Benefit: Yoga Poses For Stress Relief
Step-by-Step Instructions
Benefits and Contraindications
Strengthens and stretches the ankles and calves
Stretches the thighs, hips, shoulders, and upper back
Improves concentration
Improves sense of balance
Avoid getting into this pose if you have any knee, elbow, ankle and wrist injury.
Not for women in later term pregnancy.
Photo poses in different angles


Tips
There’s a lot going on in Eagle pose with the position of the arms and legs to think about all while you’re balancing on one leg. But you can break it down into separate elements to practice in isolation at first. For example,
Learn the position of your arms while sitting at your desk (it’s a great stretch for your upper back while you’re working).
Practice the wrapping of your legs while lying on your back or leaning against a wall for support.
Build confidence in your balance by practicing Chair pose and lifting one foot slightly off the floor.
Whether you’re a beginner or not it can be challenging to hook your foot behind your calf in Eagle pose.
Instead you can just cross your leg over and point your foot to the floor – or rest it on the floor or a block for extra help with your balance. Keep squeezing your thighs together.
- Eagle Pose Chair
- Seated With Eagle Arms On Chair
- Eagle Pose Squat
- Eagle Arms Strap Close Up
- Eagle Arms Close Up
- Eagle Pose Foot On Block
- Seated With Eagle Legs Pose Chair Variation
- Eagle Pose Variation 1
- Inverted Eagle Pose
- Half Eagle Pose
- Tree Pose
- Mountain Pose
- Chair Pose
- Mountain Pose
- Eagle Pose Variation 1
- Warrior Pose III