Koundinyasana

Template:IndicText Eka Pada Koundinyasana I (Template:Lang-sa; Template:IPA-sa; IAST: (eka pada koundinyāsana I) or twisted one legged arm balance^[1] is an asana.

Etymology

The asana is dedicated to the sage Koundinya. This twisting arm-balance asana is a derived version of Koundinyasana (named after sage Koundinya) wherein the strong twist initiated by the legs stimulates the digestive organs and rejuvenates the spine. The pose improves balance and focus as it engages the muscles of the body and helps the mind remain stable. ^[2]

The name comes from the Sanskrit words , Eka (Template:Lang-sa) meaning "one", "pada" (Template:Lang-sa) meaning "foot", and "koudinya" (Template:Lang-sa) being the name of an Indian sage, and asana (Template:Lang-sa) meaning "posture" or "seat".^[3]

Description

Eka Pada Koundinyasana is traditionally entered from tripod headstand, but one can also get into the posture from Parsva Bakasana. Get the knee far enough up the tricep of the opposite arm before bending the elbows so that the core is fully engaged and the leg is less likely to slide down, making more work for the arms.

Benefits

The pressure of the legs on the abdomen in this pose massages the abdominal organs. ^[4]
The spinal twist strengthens and rejuvenates the spine. ^[4]
Strengthens arms and neck.^[4]

References

^ "Eka Pada Koundinyasana I". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
^ BKS Iyengar (1966). Light on Yoga. Harper Collins Publishers Limited. p. 276. Retrieved 02 december 2012. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Kaminoff, Leslie (30 june 2007). Yoga Anatomy. Human Kinetics. p. 98. ISBN 0736082182. Retrieved 6 december 2012. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b ^c BKS Iyengar (1966). light on yoga. HarperCollins Publishers Limited. p. 334. Retrieved 06 december 2012. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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[1] "Eka Pada Koundinyasana I". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 2012-12-02.

[Light_on_Yoga-2] BKS Iyengar (1966). Light on Yoga. Harper Collins Publishers Limited. p. 276. Retrieved 02 december 2012. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[Yoga_Anatomy-3] Kaminoff, Leslie (30 june 2007). Yoga Anatomy. Human Kinetics. p. 98. ISBN 0736082182. Retrieved 6 december 2012. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)

[Light_on_yoga-4] BKS Iyengar (1966). light on yoga. HarperCollins Publishers Limited. p. 334. Retrieved 06 december 2012. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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