Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II (Eka Pada Koundinyanasana II)
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II (Eka Pada Koundinyanasana II)
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II is an advanced posture that strengthens arms and wrist as well as tones the belly and spine. Some preparatory postures that help get the body ready for this challenging pose are Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, Four-Staffed Limb Pose, and Wide-Angled Seated Forwrd Bend. Yogi’s with wrist and lower back injury use caution.
To do Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya, Yogi’s must prepare the body with a good amount of strength and stability. Beginning in Downward Facing Dog, the Yogi will step far forward with the left leg past the left shoulder and then twist the torso and work to balance the left leg on the left elbow, which is bent at a 90 degree angle while on the hands. The right leg will kick back. This pose is difficult, look for some guidance from an advanced Yogi when trying this pose.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II is an advanced posture that strengthens arms and wrist as well as tones the belly and spine. Some preparatory postures that help get the body ready for this challenging pose are Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, Four-Staffed Limb Pose, and Wide-Angled Seated Forwrd Bend. Yogi’s with wrist and lower back injury use caution.
To do Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya, Yogi’s must prepare the body with a good amount of strength and stability. Beginning in Downward Facing Dog, the Yogi will step far forward with the left leg past the left shoulder and then twist the torso and work to balance the left leg on the left elbow, which is bent at a 90 degree angle while on the hands. The right leg will kick back. This pose is difficult, look for some guidance from an advanced Yogi when trying this pose.
