Eagle/Garuda, is supposed to be the king of all the birds. Lord Vishnu rides on it. According to Hindu mythology, Garuda could consume all the rays of the sun (Kiran).
Benefits
Benefits
- Strengthens and stretches the ankles and calves
- Stretches the thighs, hips, shoulders, and upper back
- Improves concentration
- Improves sense of balance
People with knee injuries should avoid doing it. In Yoga it is generally sequenced towards the end of the standing asanas.
