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Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana

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[[File:Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana One Leg raised Upward Bow.jpg|thumb|right|''One Legged Upward Bow Pose'']]
'''Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana''' <ref name="Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as '''One Legged Upward Bow''' Pose from Sanskrit.The name of this pose comes from "'''eka" ''' meaning "'''one"''', "'''pada" ''' meaning "'''leg"''', "'''urdhva" ''' meaning "'''upward"''', "'''dhanu" ''' meaning "'''bow" ''' and "'''asana" ''' meaning "'''posture" ''' or "'''seat"'''.
== Benefits Technique==# Keep the trend of extending the leg out but coming into One-Legged Bridge. Place your hands to your low back for extra support. # While in Urdhva Dhanurasana, inhale and extend the left leg upwards raising it off the floor balancing the body on right foot and both the arms.# Here in Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana, the chest and the diaphragm open up the most giving the back bend pose a great look.# Remain here as per the body comfort and if possible hold on for 3 breaths at least.<ref name="Technique"/>
#It creates a sense of balance#Strengthens the wrists#Arms and shoulders#Promotes spinal flexibility#Stimulates the internal organs#Opens the back of the shoulders and the upper back.==Technique in pictures/animation==
==Effects==
* Increases feelings of self-love and compassion
* Energizes both body and mind
* Increases spinal flexibility
* Soothes anxiety and depression
* Promotes calm and serenity
* Increases mental alertness
* Improves balance<ref name="Effects"/>
== Cautions Related Asanas==* [[Urdhva Dhanurasana]]
Be careful while doing this pose if you have any spinal injuries or high blood pressure.==Special requisites==
==Initial practice notes==  == References ==
<references>
<ref name="Eka Pada Urdhva DhanurasanaTechnique">[https://enwww.wikipediatummee.orgcom/wikiyoga-poses/eka-pada-urdhva-dhanurasana/One_Legged_Upward_Bow_Pose_steps "Methodology"]</ref>  <ref name="Effects">[https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/7884/eka-pada-urdhva-_Eka_Pada_Urdhva_Dhanurasana dhanurasana "wikipediaHealth benefits"]</ref> 
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/eka-pada-urdvha-dhanurasana Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana on yogajournal.com]
* [https://www.doyouyoga.com/building-up-to-one-legged-wheel-pose-10183/ Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana on doyouyoga.com]
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