Eagle Pose

How to

1. Stand on left leg
2. Cross right thigh over left
3. Hook right foot behind left calf
4. Cross left arm over right
5. Bend elbows, bring palms together
6. Sink into standing leg

Benefits

• Improves balance and focus
• Strengthens legs
• Opens shoulders
• Stretches hips and thighs

Caution

• Knee injury
• Shoulder injury

Tips

• Focus on a fixed point
• Lift elbows to shoulder height

Variations

• Arms in different positions
• Hands on blocks

Before this pose

What next

• Related glossary term
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• Practice — Move
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