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'''Eka Pada Koundinyasana II''' (IPA: [ɐːsɐnɐ]; Sanskrit: एक पद कोउन्दिन्यसन ईई; IAST: Eka Pada Koundinyāsana II) or One legged arm balance is an asana.
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'''Eka Pada Koundinyasana II''' is an asana. In Sanskrit, '''Eka''' = '''One''', '''Pada''' = '''Leg''', '''Koundinya''' = '''Name of Sage'''. Sage Koundinya, was was a great scholar and believed in himself. This pose is dedicated to him, keeping in mind the faith and trust in oneself while performing this pose.
  
== Etymology ==
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==Technique==
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# There are many ways to get into this pose. One of the simplest is from lizard pose.
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# Begin in lizard with the left leg forward. Lift your elbows off the floor by straightening your arms.
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# 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.
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# Bend both arms into a chaturanga position with the upper arms parallel to the floor.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# Try to hold the posture for 5 breaths.
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# Come down and try the other side.<ref name="Technique"/>
  
This asana is dedicated to the sage Koundinya. There is a version that sage Koundinya himself was created by Parvati for the purpose of extracting and fermenting the sap of the wild date palm and thus supplying the wants of gods and men in the matter of intoxicating drinks.
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
  
The name comes from the Sanskrit words eka meaning "one", pada meaning "foot", koundinya for the sage of the same, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
 
  
== Description ==
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==Effects==
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* Strengthens the arms and wrists
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* Strengthens the core
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* Improves balance<ref name="Effects"/>
  
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II or one legged arm balance asana with straight legs. The left leg will be stretched straight back while the right leg is stretched on the right side. The inner side of the right thigh rests on the back of the right upper arm.
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Supta Padangusthasana]]
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* [[Chaturanga Dandasana]]
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* [[Upavistha Konasana]]
  
== Benefits ==
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==Special requisites==
  
The asana strengthens the arms and abdominal organs and the thigh muscles.
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==Initial practice notes==
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Take some time to get used to the feeling of supporting the front leg on your arm before trying to lift the back leg. If you tuck your right arm under your body so that your elbow comes roughly to your right hip, it will be easier to lift the back leg<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Technique">[https://www.verywellfit.com/hurdler-pose-eka-pada-koundinyasana-ii-3567050 "Methodology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Initial practice notes">[https://www.verywellfit.com/hurdler-pose-eka-pada-koundinyasana-ii-3567050 "Beginers tips"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[https://beyogi.com/learn-yoga/poses/eka-pada-koundinyasana-ii/ "Benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/eka-pada-koundinyasana-ii Eka Pada Koundinyasana II on tummee.com]
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* [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/pose-dedicated-to-the-sage-koundinya-ii Eka Pada Koundinyasana II on yogajournal.com]
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* [https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/challenge-pose-eka-pada-koundinyasana-ii Eka Pada Koundinyasana II on yogajournal.com]
  
 
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Revision as of 16:49, 20 June 2018

Eka Pada Koundinyasana II

Eka Pada Koundinyasana II is an asana. In Sanskrit, Eka = One, Pada = Leg, Koundinya = Name of Sage. Sage Koundinya, was was a great scholar and believed in himself. This pose is dedicated to him, keeping in mind the faith and trust in oneself while performing this pose.

Technique

  1. There are many ways to get into this pose. One of the simplest is from lizard pose.
  2. Begin in lizard with the left leg forward. Lift your elbows off the floor by straightening your arms.
  3. 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.
  4. Bend both arms into a chaturanga position with the upper arms parallel to the floor.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Try to hold the posture for 5 breaths.
  9. Come down and try the other side.[1]

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Strengthens the arms and wrists
  • Strengthens the core
  • Improves balance[2]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

Initial practice notes

Take some time to get used to the feeling of supporting the front leg on your arm before trying to lift the back leg. If you tuck your right arm under your body so that your elbow comes roughly to your right hip, it will be easier to lift the back leg[3]

References

External Links