Last updated on June 26th, 2024 at 12:32 pm
Introduction
The Inverted Eagle Pose is an advanced and challenging variation of the Eagle pose. It is also known as “Viprita Garudasna” Where
- “Viprita” – Opposite
- “Garuda”- An Eagle (A Bird)
- “Asana”- Pose/Posture
This pose combines the Eagle Pose(Garudasna) and The Handstand(Adho Mukh Aasna). This poses challenges your upper and lower body muscles with balancing on your head. it comes with many physical and mental health benefits for your body. Holding this pose in an inverted position requires lots of balance, stamina, and focus.
In this article, we explore the amazing and advanced variation of Garudasana. The Inverted Eagle Pose Its benefits, how to do this, and contraindications of this pose.
Benefits Of The Inverted Eagle Pose(Viparita Garudasna)
Viparita Garudasna has many physical and mental health benefits for your body. Here we discuss the amazing benefits of this pose given below the following are
It strengthens the upper and lower body parts including Arms, shoulders, knees, ankles, and wrists. The intense stretching and twisting of the legs strengthen the legs and relieve the muscle’s strains and tension.
The inverted position helps to improve the blood circulation of the entire body part. It increases the blood flow of the body and provides blood to cells.
It stimulates the abdominal and digestive organs and massages them. Engaging the core muscles improves the digestive system and prevents constipation.
The intense twisting and stretching of arms and legs muscles improve flexibility. This flexibility improves the range of motion (Mobility) and increases the strength.
It requires lots of balance and focus that can help improve concentration and awareness. Deep breathing throughout the pose improves the lung capacity and respiratory system.
It helps open up the chest and heart muscles which can improve lung and heart health.
How To Do Inverted Eagle Pose (Viparita Garudasna)
It is quite a challenging and fun practice that needs stamina and balance. Here we learn how to do this pose and a step-by-step process of this pose.
- Come into a downward-facing dog pose and engage your core to lift your right leg toward the ceiling.
- Bend your knee and try to hook your right ankle behind the left calf. If it is uncomfortable to hook the ankle behind the calf then put it over the left ankle.
- Arms are straight to the floor for support or put your hand behind the shoulders and interlock your fingers.
- Inhale engage your core muscles and try to straighten your legs toward the ceiling in cross-over positions.
- Look straight or gaze down at your navel to maintain balance and stability in this pose.
- Hold this pose for 3-4 breaths or a few seconds per your stamina.
- To release the pose untwist the legs and lower down. Arms unlocked and coming into normal position.
Contraindications Of The Inverted Eagle Pose
The Inverted Eagle Pose comes with many benefits for your body and mind. Apart from the benefits, it is a challenging and advanced version of the basic pose. Here are some limitations and contraindications to remember before performing this pose. Please always keep these limitations in mind before doing this pose
- Recent injury, severe pain, and cervical spine avoid this pose. It puts lots of pressure on the neck region which worsens your condition.
- A person with arthritis, varicose veins, high or low blood pressure, and migraine. They should avoid this pose as it may worsen their conditions.
- Senior citizens and pregnant women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters avoid this pose.
- Injury and chronic pain in knees, ankles, and shoulders avoid this pose.
- For severe sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and wrist pain avoid this pose.
- Female during their menstruation periods avoid this pose due to abdominal pressure.
Other Variations Of The Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
- Reclined Eagle Pose
- Eagle Chair Pose
- Seated Eagle Pose
- Half Eagle Pose
Conclusion
The inverted Eagle Pose is an advanced and challenging variation of the basic pose. This pose is an amazing and playful variation that challenges your stamina and balance. If you want to rectify your daily yoga routine then this pose is an excellent pose for you. This pose adds more difficulties and challenges to your yoga and has many benefits for your body.
Honey is a certified yoga teacher from Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. Through the learning process, she realized, that yoga can be helpful in the wellness of one’s life.
