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 showed in the video.
2. Now, position yourself in the 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.
5. Make sure your elbows are directly above your wrists. Once in the proper position, push your right elbow into the right arm.
6. Now, slowly and carefully move forward, shifting your weight, and lift your left leg up and extend your right leg out. You can keep your right knee bent if you wish to.

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 to 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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