Soar Like an Eagle with This Energizing Yoga Pose
Eagle pose, or Garudasana, is a standing balancing posture that can offer numerous benefits to the body and mind.
Here are some of the benefits of practicing eagle pose:
- Strengthens and stretches the muscles: Eagle pose engages and strengthens the legs, glutes, hips, back, arms, and shoulders, while also stretching the thighs, hips, shoulders, and upper back.
- Improves balance and coordination: As a balancing posture, eagle pose can improve stability, coordination, and proprioception, which is the sense of the body’s position in space.
- Relieves tension and stiffness: Eagle pose can help release tension in the shoulders, neck, and upper back, which can be caused by poor posture, stress, or prolonged sitting.
- Stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems: The twisting action in eagle pose can help stimulate the flow of blood and lymphatic fluid, which can improve circulation, boost immunity, and detoxify the body.
- Calms the mind and reduces stress: Practicing eagle pose can help quiet the mind, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve concentration and focus.
Eagle pose, also known as Garudasana, is a powerful and symbolic yoga posture that can help us tap into our spiritual potential and overcome obstacles. In Hindu mythology, the eagle is a symbol of victory in battle and triumph of spirit over intellect. It is also associated with sharp sight and penetrating vision. When we practice Eagle pose, we are encouraged to adopt an eagle’s perspective and ask ourselves important questions like “Can I see through my traps?” and “What am I aiming at?” By surrendering to the pose and embracing the flow, we can learn to soar like an eagle and effortlessly navigate the currents of life. This class sequence includes variations of Eagle pose, as well as other standing poses like Warrior 2 and Triangle, to help build strength and flexibility. The class also includes a mantra practice and a reminder to let go of worries and surrender to the present moment.
- Eagle shape lying down/ Supta Garudasana
Sun salutation A & B
- Flow 1 Eagle with crunch/ Garudasana
- Crescent Lunge to Warrior 1
- Warrior 2/ Virabhadrasana 2
- Side Angle pose/ Utthita Parsvakonasana
- Triangle/ Trikonasana
- Standing Wide leg forward fold + twist
- Repeat flow other side
Flow 2 Eagle/ Garudasana
- Warrior 3 with Eagle arms/ Virabhadrasana 3
- Warrior 1 with Eagle arms/ Virabhadrasana 1
- Warrior 2/ Virabhadrasana 2
- Side Angle pose with top arm bind/ Utthita Parsvakonasana
- Triangle with top arm bind/ Trikonasana
- Repeat flow other side
Eagle crunch/ Garudasana
Wide leg up the wall + Leg up the wall/ Viparita Karani
Savasana
Hundreds of worries + We can always be in bliss
How many things do you worry about? The mind is the main source of health and happiness. The same mind can completely rod you of all your health and happiness if you don’t train it properly. Whatever you are, be content. It sounds easy but it’s not If you have a contented mind, everything will just happen by itself. You won’t have to do anything. There is only one doer: the Cosmic Intelligence that does everything and works through everybody. Have faith, surrender!
Sri Ram Jai Ram mantra from Diana Rogers Sri Ram is known as the perfect man, representing courage, moral righteousness, kindness and chivalry. Both sides of the brain are believed to be balanced through the practice of reciting the Sita Ram mantra.