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Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana

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'''Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana''' <ref name="Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as One Leg Behind the Head Crane Pose from Sanskrit.The name of this pose comes from "'''eka" ''' meaning "'''one"''', "'''pada" ''' meaning "'''leg"''', "'''sirsa" ''' meaning "'''head"''', and "'''asana" ''' meaning "'''posture" ''' or "'''seat"'''.
== Benefits Technique== # Slowly lower the legs to parallel to the floor#It opens Gently bend the inner hip and thighsright knee toward the right arm so the front of the knee meets the back of the supporting arm#It stretches Exhale to simultaneously lift the trunk up (it will move back a little, try to keep everything engaged and to minimize the lower movement back) and raise the head off the floor to gaze softly forward#Strengthens Keep the wristbody parallel in this variation and be mindful to not rest any of the body on the left arm#Elbow Fully extend the spine long, lengthening from top of the head through the extended left toes and shouldershold for 10-20 seconds#Creates a sense of balance.Gently return to headstand and repeat on the left side<ref name="Technique"/>
== Cautions Technique in pictures/animation==
*Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, lower back, neck hip, knee or ankle injuries.
==Effects==* Strengthens the core muscles* Strengthens wrists, arms, back, shoulders* It is an asymmetrical posture requires a lot of strength, so it improves the coordination of all the muscle.<ref name="Effects"/> ==Related Asanas==* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]] ==Special requisites== ==Initial practice notes==Beginners can use props, although Anantasana is not a tough Asana. Beginners may use a wedge/bolster for maintaining body balance during performing this Asana<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> == References ==
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<ref name="Eka Pada Sirsa BakasanaTechnique">[https://enwww.wikipediadoyouyoga.orgcom/wikihow-to-do-lifted-half-crow-pose-50384/Eka_Pada_Sirsa_Bakasana "wikipediaMethodology"]</ref>   <ref name="Effects">[http://pranayoga.co.in/asana/ek-pad-bakasana-one-legged-crane-posture/ "Benefits"]</ref> 
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==External Links==
* [https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco/wiki/Eka_Pada_Sirsa_Bakasana.html Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana on ipfs.org]
* [https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/eka-pada-sirsasana-foot-behind-the-head-pose Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana on yogajournal.com/]
* [https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/iyengar-201-eka-pada-bakasana-ii Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana on yogajournal.com/]
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