Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana (One-Legged Crane Pose)– Instructions, Alignment & Benefits
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana aims to balance the nervous system. It strengthens the arms and wrists and develops a sense of physical balance.
Instructions:
- Assume the final position of baka dhyanasana
- Focus the gaze on the nose tip
- Maintain the balance and transfer more weight on to the left arm
- Slowly stretch the right leg back until it is straight
- Hold this position for as long as comfortable without straining
- Return the right knee to rest on the upper right arm
- Lower the feet to the floor and relax
- Practise again, stretching the left leg back
Benefits of Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana:
- Develops the arm muscles
- Increases flexibility in the shoulder joints and lower back
- Massages and tones the abdomen
- Promotes physical balance
- Balances the nervous system
Contra-indications:
People with high blood pressure, heart disease or cerebral thrombosis should not attempt this posture.
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