EK
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन I
Advancedstanding
Target Muscles
coreshoulderswristsobliqueship flexors
Benefits (4)
- + Advanced arm balance mastery
- + Core and oblique strength
- + Twist in arm balance
- + Builds towards flying splits
Avoid If (4)
- - Wrist injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
- - Lower back injuries
- - Pregnancy
About
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I is a twisted arm balance where one leg rests on the opposite arm while the other extends back.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Start from Chaturanga or Parsvakonasana.
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2. Bend right leg, place right knee on left upper arm (twisted).
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3. Palms under shoulders.
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4. Shift weight onto hands.
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5. Lift left leg off the floor — extend straight back.
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6. Right leg rests on left arm — twisted arm balance.
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7. Body parallel to the floor.
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8. Gaze forward. Hold 3-5 breaths.
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9. Lower legs, Chaturanga.
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10. Repeat other side.