1.- Know the Garudasana
1.1.- Etymology
Garudasana comes from the sanskrit ‘GARUDA‘, which means ‘eagle‘; and ‘ ASANA‘, which means ‘posture‘. Consequently, GARUDASANA can be translated as “the eagle pose“.
This standing pose is also known under the category of balance poses and works to strengthen the legs.
It is considered a base pose as variations of Garudasana can be derived from this pose. Garudasana helps increase energy in the body and can therefore be included in flow yoga sequences.
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1.2.- Caution!
If you have any knee, elbow, ankle, or wrist injuries, avoid this pose. Also if you are a pregnant woman first seek medical consent before practicing this asana.
2.- Realization of the Garudasana
To start, stand up. Next, gently bend your right knee and wrap your left leg around it, so your knees are stacked on top of each other. Your left foot should touch your right shin.
Raise your arms to shoulder height and wrap your right hand around your left. Make sure your elbows are bent at 90 degree angles and also stacked.
Keep your balance in the pose as you gently lower your hips. Your knees should move toward the midline instead of leaning to the side.
Take a deep, slow breath. Focus on the third eye and release your negative emotions.
Release the pose, switch limbs, and repeat the pose.
3.- Garudasana activates the Ajna Chakra
The use of Yoga to access the Chakras is a way that generates peace and inner harmony. Chakras are elements of our material and spiritual body, which we must take into account if we want to work on our spirituality and modulate our mind.
This activation work will be reflected in an improvement in physical and mental sensation, and as a consequence an improvement in attitude towards ourselves and everything around us will be noticed.
“Once we have evolved towards the awakening of the Ajna Chakra, we perceive an expanded reality, we notice the passing of time, we sense the feelings and linked thoughts of other people. Ajna spiritually represents the door to our Higher Consciousness.”
Enmanuel Torras Mata
The sixth Chakra is associated with lilac and the Mind element, it is called Ajna. In this Chakra the 3 main Nadis converge, Ida, Pingala and Sushumna, and this energetic confluence allows the transformation of the particular consciousness to access the highest levels of our own Higher Consciousness; Consciousness expands and becomes uniform.
4.- Beneficial effects:
First of all, garudasana helps to stretch the thighs, hips, upper back, and shoulders.
It helps you focus and also improves your balance ability.
Also, the calf muscles are strengthened with this asana. In addition, it helps to make your back, legs and hips more flexible.
Also, it helps relieve pain associated with rheumatism and sciatica.
This asana also works to eliminate stress.
When you do this asana, you are likely to feel constricted. But when you master it, your body feels like it’s ‘riding on the wind‘, like an eagle. The term “ride the wind” refers to a flow of energy in any situation. This flow or energy helps you to be stable and spacious in the midst of a challenging situation, without barriers.
Resistance tires you and you are tempted to give up. If you give up or resist while in this asana, you will most likely lose your balance. But if you do this asana with an open mind and great courage, you will overcome obstacles and have a constant flow of positive energy through you. your mind and body.