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Eka Pada Galavasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Galava - One Legged Variation from Sanskrit. | 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". | 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". | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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#Creates a sense of balance | #Creates a sense of balance | ||
#Opens up the inside of the thighs and hips and glutes. | #Opens up the inside of the thighs and hips and glutes. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have any wrist, elbow, shoulder, lower back, or hip injuries. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have any wrist, elbow, shoulder, lower back, or hip injuries. | ||
[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 13 December 2016
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
- Tt strengthens the arms
- Wrists and shoulders
- Strengthens the core
- Creates a sense of balance
- Opens up the inside of the thighs and hips and glutes.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have any wrist, elbow, shoulder, lower back, or hip injuries.
