The Eagle Yoga Pose Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Stretching
Primary Muscle
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Upper Back, Hips
Intensity
medium
Category
stretching
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
3
Alternate Names
Garudasana

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: The Eagle Yoga Pose

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Lift your right leg and cross it over your left knee.
  3. Bend your left knee slightly while wrapping your right foot behind your left calf.
  4. Extend your arms in front of you, cross your left arm over your right, and bend the elbows.
  5. Bring your palms together, maintaining balance, and hold the pose while breathing deeply.
  6. Hold for 20-30 seconds, then switch to the other side.

Common Mistakes

  • Not keeping the knees aligned.
  • Leaning too far forward.
  • Failing to maintain a strong core.

Modifications

  • Use a strap to help if you cannot reach your hands.
  • Perform the pose seated if balance is a concern.

Tips

  • Keep your balance by engaging your core.
  • Focus on your breathing throughout the pose.
  • Try to keep your knees together as you wrap your leg.

Tags

yoga
stretching
balance
shoulders
flexibility
intermediate

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