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Yoga Quickies. Tutorial on Eka Hasta Bhujasana

Yoga with Lin and Leo · 1:47

In this practice

Key teachings

Precision and alignment in advanced poses
Importance of preparatory poses for complex asanas
Mindful engagement of core and specific muscle groups
Modifications for different body types and experience levels

Ideal for

Experienced yoga practitioners
Students with good strength, flexibility, and an established practice
Those ready for challenging arm balances
Individuals seeking detailed Iyengar instruction

Lesson

Instructions

which shows an alternative way of getting into the pose. If you have a stiffer body, work in the modified way, with bricks, until the classic asana becomes more accessible. This strong arm balance is sometimes known as Leg Over Shoulder Pose or Elephant Trunk Pose. As well as stretching the hips and groins, Eka Hasta Bhujasana will work the deep abdominal muscles, the legs, wrists, arms and shoulders. This pose will aid balance, flexibility and posture. LIVE STREAMED CLASSES option. If you would like to book one of our live streamed online classes with us at the Centre, register with us: Your first class will be free! @Yoga with Lin and Leo are offering our new, live streamed option from our studio in Maidstone in the South East of England. . Hopefully, some of the timings will enable our viewers in the USA and India to join us. The class prices start at £7.50. @Yoga with Lin and Leo

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Steps

Eka Hasta Bhujasana (Elephant Trunk Pose)
Adho Mukha Virasana (Downward-Facing Hero Pose)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose)
Arm balancing techniques

Benefits

Increases strength in arms, wrists, shoulders, and abdomen
Deepens hip and groin flexibility
Improves balance and posture
Enhances mental resilience and body awareness

Asana Adho Mukha Svanasana Virasana Mindfulness Variations Softening Ama Dandasana Props Iyengar

Transcript

coming for eka hasta bhajasana this is a balancing action requires a good action in the groin and good strength in the arms start with the bent leg hook the leg over the arm as you can see here in the video see if you can take the leg as high as possible to the shoulder taking your left hand down holding on to the shin placing your hands to the floor as you lift the leg draw forward and move the abdomen to the spine come up extend into the heel look forward and release down you can use variations for this action have a look at the variations in the poses below and again other side softening the groin as you can see here i'm taking the leg to the shoulder just be there for a few moments to lift come forward and draw the buttock back draw the abdomen back push strongly into the palms keep the lift and then slowly release take the hands beside you for dandasana you

Practice summary

Level: advanced
Duration: 6 minutes
Equipment: yoga matyoga bricks (optional for modifications)
Target areas: hipsgroinsdeep abdominal muscleslegswristsarmsshoulderscore
Energy: energizing

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