EK
Eka Pada Galavasana
एक पाद गालवासन
Advancedstanding
Target Muscles
coreshoulderswristship rotatorsglutes
Benefits (4)
- + Combines hip opening with arm balance
- + Develops wrist and core strength
- + Spectacular peak pose
- + Builds concentration
Avoid If (4)
- - Wrist injuries
- - Hip injuries
- - Knee injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
About
Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Pigeon) is an arm balance combining Figure-4 hip opening with a back leg extension.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Stand in Tadasana.
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2. Place right ankle on left thigh (Figure-4).
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3. Bend left knee — like Chair Pose.
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4. Fold forward, palms on floor.
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5. Hook right foot on left upper arm.
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6. Right knee on right upper arm.
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7. Shift weight to hands — lift left leg, extend back.
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8. Left leg reaches up and back.
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9. Hold 3-5 breaths.
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10. Lower, repeat other side.