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[[File:Eka Pada koundinyasana.JPG|thumb|right|''Eka Pada Koundinyasana II'']]
'''Eka Pada Koundinyasana II''' (IPA: [ɐːsɐnɐ]; is an asana. In Sanskrit: एक पद कोउन्दिन्यसन ईई; IAST: , '''Eka ''' = '''One''', '''Pada Koundinyāsana II) or One legged arm balance ''' = '''Leg''', '''Koundinya''' = '''Name of Sage'''. Sage Koundinya, was was a great scholar and believed in himself. This pose is an asanadedicated to him, keeping in mind the faith and trust in oneself while performing this pose.
== Etymology Technique==# There are many ways to get into this pose. One of the simplest is from lizard pose.# Begin in lizard with the left leg forward. Lift your elbows off the floor by straightening your arms.# Thread your left arm under your left leg and place your palm flat on the outside of your left foot. Try to get your left knee just over your left shoulder if possible. # Bend both arms into a chaturanga position with the upper arms parallel to the floor.# Begin to straighten your left leg, bringing your left thigh onto the shelf created by your upper arm. Lift your left toes from the floor.# Shift your weight forward into your arms so that you can lift the right foot from the floor behind you, engaging your right thigh to keep that leg raised and straight.# Keep the gaze on the floor just in front of you. You don't need to crank your neck up, but also don't let your head drop since its weight can tip you forward.# Try to hold the posture for 5 breaths.# Come down and try the other side.<ref name="Technique"/>
== Description Effects==* Strengthens the arms and wrists* Strengthens the core* Improves balance<ref name="Effects"/>
== Benefits Special requisites==
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