Friday, March 28, 2008

Garuda Asana Yoga Postures Step By Step



The Sanskrit word garuda means eagle. In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports the God Vishnu (shown with a bow and arrow in the illustration to the left) and is said to be eager to help humanity fight againt deamons.

Steps Draw the left foot upward bending the knee and wrap the left foot around your right leg as you rest the back of your left thigh on the right thigh.Cross your arms at the elbows, left over right.Join the palms of your hands together keeping the fingers pointed upward.Inhale and hold the posture for the duration of the inhaled breath.Exhale and return to the tada-asana. Repeat the posture on the opposite side, wrapping the right leg over the left and the right arm over left.

Benefits
The Garuda-asana strengthens the legs, knees and ankles, tones muscles of the leg and relieves cramps of the legs.



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