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Ekapada Baddha Malasana

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Eka Pada Baddha Malasana is an Asana. It is translated as One Leg Bound Garland Pose from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "leg", "mala" meaning "garland", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of Malasana.


Benefits and Cautions

  • This pose has the following benefits: it opens the inner hips and thigs, stretches the lower back, front shoulder head and the rotator cuffs muscles. It gently stimulates the spine by offering a light twist.
  • Be careful while doing this pose if you have any ankle, knee, hip, lower back or shoulder injuries.