How to do Eka Pada Koundinyasana II - Advanced Arm Balancing

The asana is dedicated to the sage Koundinya. Eka pada koundinyasana II is a split-legged arm balance that is sometimes dubbed "flying splits" as it resembles a front split hovering away from the floor. In this video, Nora Lim from TOTeM yoga studio shows us How to do Eka Pada Koundinyasana II - advanced arm balancing.

How to:
1. Start by performing the few stretches and warm-ups that have been shown in the previous video.
2. Now, position yourself in the downward facing dog pose.
3. Lift one leg up so you are in a one-legged dog position.
4. Now, bend and tuck your right knee in towards your right shoulder, resting it on your elbow.
5. Make sure your elbows are directly above your wrists.
6. Now, slowly and carefully bend your hand at the elbows and slightly lower yourself towards the ground.
7. Shift your weight forward and lift your left leg up.
8. Once balanced, extend your right leg out. You can keep your right knee bent if you wish to.
9. Stay in this posture for a few deep breaths.
10. Now, slowly place both your feet down one at a time.
11. Raise your upper body up and arch back, coming into the cobra pose.
12. Now, lift your hips up while dropping your head down, coming back into the downward facing dog pose.
13. Bend both your legs, coming onto all fours.
14. Lower your back onto your feet, coming into the Child's Pose.
15. Finally, relax.

Why to:
The asana strengthens the arms and abdominal organs and the thigh muscles.
Increases balance.
Helps build a strong core.
Tones the body.

Avoided by:
It is advised for people with wrist, elbows, shoulders or lower back injuries do not practice this posture as it would prove to be too straining for the muscles.

Best time:
These stretches can be performed at any time or right before you go to sleep to have a peaceful sleep. But it is advised to perform these in the early hour’s right after you wake up as your joints would be relaxed at that time.







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