Sage Koundinya Pose I

Eka Pada Kaundinyasana I · एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन I

Sage Koundinya Pose I

Eka Pada Kaundinyasana I · एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन I

Arm Balance

Level

Advanced

Body

Arm Balance

How to practice

Prepare with a small seated twist and both feet supported. Lift your chest and turn gently, keeping your arms soft and your breathing easy.

Benefits

Builds arm and trunk strength while coordinating a twisting hand balance.

Who should avoid or modify

Learn the weight shift with a teacher. Avoid with wrist, shoulder, or back injury, and during pregnancy; do not force the twist or jump onto the arms.

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Sage Koundinya Pose I

Eka Pada Kaundinyasana I · एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन I

Sage Koundinya Pose I

Eka Pada Kaundinyasana I · एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन I

Arm Balance

Level

Advanced

Body

Arm Balance

How to practice

Prepare with a small seated twist and both feet supported. Lift your chest and turn gently, keeping your arms soft and your breathing easy.

Benefits

Builds arm and trunk strength while coordinating a twisting hand balance.

Who should avoid or modify

Learn the weight shift with a teacher. Avoid with wrist, shoulder, or back injury, and during pregnancy; do not force the twist or jump onto the arms.