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[[File:Eka Pada Galavasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Galava - One Legged Variation from Sanskrit.The name of this pose comes from "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "leg", "Galava" in reference to a Hindu Sage, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".png|thumb|right|''Eka Pada Galavasana'']]
'''Eka Pada Galavasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Galava - One Legged Variation from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from '''eka''' meaning '''one''', '''pada''' meaning '''leg''', '''Galava''' in reference to a Hindu Sage, and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''seat'''.
== Benefits Technique== # Start from Tadasana#Tt strengthens Bend your left leg and place your left foot just above your right knee# Place your hands in prayer pose in front of your chest.# Bend forward, placing your under arms – with your hands still in prayer – on your left shine# Bend your right leg, sinking your pelvis to the floor until your right thigh is parallel to the armsfloor#Wrists and shouldersStay here for one breath#Strengthens Place your hands in front of you on the corefloor with your arms bend#Creates a sense Place your left shin on top of your arms. Hook your foot around your upper arm. The big trick is in this foot# Slowly bring your weight forward. Start tip towing on your right foot and when you’re ready shift your weight forward, lifting the right foot up; using your upper body and head as counter balance#Opens up If you find your balance slowly start extending your left leg to reach the inside of the thighs and hips and glutes.full position<ref name="Technique"/>
==Technique in pictures/animation==
==Effects==
* Calms the mind.
* Improves mental focus.
* Strengthens the wrists, arms and shoulders.
* Improves core strength.
* Improves overall sense of balance.
* Increases flexibility.<ref name="Effects"/>
==Related Asanas==*Be careful while doing [[Chaturanga Dandasana]]* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]] ==Special requisites== * Do not attempt this pose if you have are a beginner. Perform it under expert guidance and after consulting your physician, especially if you suffer from any wristchronic back or leg injury or other medical condition. ==Initial practice notes==If you're not at the point where this pose makes sense, elbowdoing a few preparatory poses instead. Flying crow requires the hip flexibility of pigeon and the balance technique of crow, shoulderso these are two poses to focus on. Mastering crow, lower backin particular, or hip injuriesis the key to many more advanced arm balances. You really have to figure out how to get both feet off the floor without tipping forward before you can move on. <ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://dutchsmilingyogi.com/eka-pada-galavasana-flying-pigeon/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[https://www.verywellfit.com/flying-crow-pose-eka-pada-galavasana-3567077 "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://365dayspact.wordpress.com/2017/04/08/eka-pada-galavasana-flying-pigeon-pose-believe-in-yourself/ "Benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/flight-club Eka Pada Galavasana on yogajournal.com]* [https://beyogi.com/learn-yoga/poses/flying-crow-pose/ Eka Pada Galavasana on beyogi.com]* [https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/8025/eka-pada-galavasana Eka Pada Galavasana on yogapedia.com]
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