Eka Pada Koundinyasana II "Split-Leg Arm Balance Pose Version 2"

Pronunciation: (EY-kuh Pah-duh kown-din-YAHS-ah-nuh)

Also called:

Split-Leg Arm Balance Pose Pose II Dedicated to Sage Koundinya  One-legged Sage Koundinya's pose Flying Man

Level:

Advanced

Chakra:

Benefits:  This advanced arm balance pose helps to strengthen your wrists, arms, and core. 

How it's done:

• Begin in Downward Facing Dog, lift left leg high
• Bend leg, bring knee to left tricep 
• Bend elbows into Chatarunga position - rest knee on elbow
• Extend left leg straight.  
• Raise other leg off mat, or balance on toes