Ekapadasana

(HR-III.12,64)

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Translation : Placed one leg over the neck and raise the other leg up like a stick. Fold hands on the chest.

Benefits:

  • Opens and stretches the hip flexors, glutes and hamstrings
  • Strengthens the back, abdominals and neck
  • Improves flexibility and blood supply to all joints and muscles of the legs, low back and hips
  • Relieves menstrual disorders,  stress and anxiety, a sluggish liver and diabetes
  • Stimulates the nervous system
  • Lengthens the spine
  • Stimulates the organs of the neck and expands the chest
  • Hands in Anjali mudra stimulates the heart region and acknowledges Divinity within oneself and all of life
  • Creates a complete energy circuit in the body
  • Connects left and right sides of  the brain
  • Encourages introspection