One of my favorite things to do in my yoga practice is to take commonly practiced asanas and give them a different orientation. This is one I came up with while playing around on my mat with the Eagle Pose. I call it the Eagle learning to fly as it is a balance challenger and will probably have you wobbling all over the mat.
Eagle Learning to Fly Pose (Garudasana Variation)
This is a fun variation of the eagle pose that is challenging for the balance and toning for the core. (Tip: Place blankets on either side of your mat so if you fall over you have something padded to land on)
Start in a table position. Bring you right knee to the center of your mat and extend the left leg back. cross the left leg over the right and if possible wrap your right foot around the back of the left calf. moving slowly, drop your left elbow onto the mat and thread your right arm behind your left. If you can, wrap the hands together. This is a point where many people fall over. if you fall, don't get discouraged, come back to center and try again moving a little bit slower. Repeat on the second side.
Eagle Learning to Fly Pose (Garudasana Variation)
This is a fun variation of the eagle pose that is challenging for the balance and toning for the core. (Tip: Place blankets on either side of your mat so if you fall over you have something padded to land on)
Start in a table position. Bring you right knee to the center of your mat and extend the left leg back. cross the left leg over the right and if possible wrap your right foot around the back of the left calf. moving slowly, drop your left elbow onto the mat and thread your right arm behind your left. If you can, wrap the hands together. This is a point where many people fall over. if you fall, don't get discouraged, come back to center and try again moving a little bit slower. Repeat on the second side.
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