Eagle Pose (Garudasana) is a balance posture first, a hip opener second, and a great upper back stretch third as it lengthens and tones the rhomboids (the muscles between your shoulders blades and spine). Give eagle pose a try to see which of these aspects is easy and which proves a challenge. Remember that in every yoga pose there needs to be equal amonts of effort and ease. Enjoy developing unwavering concentration and an ability to focus as you practice eagle pose.

Eagle Pose – (Garudasana)

• Stand, feet together
  

  eagle pose

• Find a spot on the floor to focus on
• Bending the left leg, cross the right leg overtop
• Lift the left arm in front of you, elbow bent, fingers reaching up
• Circle the right arm under the left arm, trying to bring your hand to meet
• Hold and breathe, sinking the hips, lifting the arms
• Count down (3, 2, 1) and fly away, releasing the pose, spreading the arms wide
• Repeat on the other side

Benefits: stetches & stregthens the ankels and calves, stetches the thighs, hips & upper back, improves balance & concentration

Variation of Eagle Pose

If you find yourself working at a desk for long hours simply doing eagle arms will help relieve tension and stiffness in the shoulders. To intensify the stetch press your palms (or elbows if the palms do not connect) together and isometrically work the upper back.

Watch for more animal poses in the coming weeks which will tie together in an upcoming yoga adventure story perfect for pre-school and elementary aged kids.

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