Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Description
Eka Pada Koundinyasana is traditionally entered from tripod headstand, but one can also get into the asana from Parsva Bakasana Get the knee far enough up the triceps of the opposite arm before bending the elbows so that the core is fully engaged and the leg is less likely to slide down, making more work for the arms.
Benefits
The pressure of the legs on the abdomen in this asana massages the abdominal organs.
The spinal twist strengthens and rejuvenates the spine.
Strengthens arms and neck.
