Also known as the Hurdler Pose or Flying Splits, this is an advanced arm balancing pose in which we twist our torso and balance the weight of our body on our two palms placed on the ground. This pose prepares the body for more challenging arm balances and inversions.
Leg Strengthening
Marichi’s Pose I (Marichyasana I)
Marichyasana I tones and strengthens the neck muscles, shoulders, back, arms, hips, knees, thighs, and calves. It also activates the vital organs, increasing the function of the liver, spleen, heart, lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system.
Peacock Pose (Mayurasana)
Mayurasana is an advanced arm-balancing pose in which the entire weight of the body is borne by the wrists, forearms, and palms. It requires a sufficient amount of balancing skills and strength in the forearms, spine, and wrists.
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II is an intense hip-opener which works on increasing the flexibility while allowing us to comfortably carry out a range of movements involving hip joints, which otherwise would have required a substantial amount of preparation in the form of strength training.
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose I (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I)
This asana stretches and tones the chest, neck, shoulders, arms, spine, psoas and piriformis muscles, thighs, abdomen, glutes, and groin area.
It is a powerful asana for the digestive system. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I stimulates the vital organs as well, enhancing the function of the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and kidneys.