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← Back to Asana GalleryIntermediate Pose • Standing

Garudasana

Eagle Pose

Garudasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Joint Adduction & Neurological Focus

Benefits: Strengthens and stretches ankles and calves; opens shoulders.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Sink hips as in Chair Pose; cross one thigh over the other.
  • 2Wrap foot behind calf if accessible; cross opposite arm on top.
  • 3Lift elbows to shoulder height and push forearms forward.