Garud asana | how to do | How-It named after the bird Eagle | concentration and health

Garud asana is a standing posture named after the bird Garud or eagle, very simple yet very beneficial among all the standing asanas as it makes the legs and waist flexible as well as curing disorders of the legs, genitals, arms, shoulders and entire spine. The eagle represents a symbol of beauty, bravery, courage, determination and self-efficacy which makes it unique among the world’s largest birds of prey. Eagle is known for his chiselled vision, fearless as it loves storm gliding higher and higher without using their energy with an ability to lock wings in a fixed direction in the midst of fierce storm winds and enjoy every minute by observing all. The eagle takes on all challenges rather than running away. As per their motto ‘no retreat no surrender, the garud asana provides you with all the attributes of eagle including how to combat with adverse atmosphere, the eagle alone as will face the situation without any help from others birds.

Kati chakra, Bhuja chakra, Jangha chalan, kon asana, Utkat asana, hasta-pad-angushth asana, pad-hast asana, shirsha asana and vriksh asana are all know as standing asanas. Garud asana is unique like an eagle, in that there is twisting and squeezing of arms and legs, and spinal first one side then other side It aims to increase circulation to the limbs which attributes that result when the weighted leg is bent and squeezed arms strengthen the spine as well as making you more focused ad able to concentrate on things.

 Procedure:

Stand erect and breathe normally.

Shift weight on to the left leg.

Entwine the right leg over the left leg and same way the right arm entwined over the left arm in front of the chest up to the face.

The toes of the right foot on the inside of the left ankle.

Keep the body straight and keep balance of the body, look straight in front of you.

Bend your left legs and lower your trunk.

Hold the pose and breathing deeply (for one minute or more as per your will).

Slowly raise your body up and relax for a while.

Repeat for the other side.

Repeat three times on both sides.

For beginners, you can take support of a wall to help you balance.   

Benefits:

Garud asana cures legs, spine and arms problems and makes them flexible and strong. Garud asana develops more Concentration and courage as all the muscles and veins of the body get more rejuvenated energy and strength.