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Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana

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Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana [1] 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

  1. It opens the inner hip and thighs
  2. It stretches the lower back
  3. Strengthens the wrist
  4. Elbow and shoulders
  5. Creates a sense of balance.

Cautions

  • Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, lower back, neck hip, knee or ankle injuries.

References