[098] Flying Pigeon Pose

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It’s a challenging Arm balance pose which increases strength and balance, opens the hips.

 

Sanskrit Name/ Eka Pada Galavasana

Pose Level-2

Contraindications and Cautions：

High blood Pressure, Wrists and shoulder injury, Headache, Sciatica.

 

Alternative Pose：

Kapotasana, Kakasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Kumbhakasana, Supta padangusthasana, Purvottansana.

 

Reverse Poses：

Setu-Baddhasana, Supta Baddha konasana, Balasana, Apanasana.

 

Benefits：

• Strengthens arm muscles
• Strengthens neck and Shoulder muscles
• Open hip joints
• Stimulates digestive fire
• Improves concentration and balance

Categories: Asana