EKAPADASANA

(pictures taken from Bihar school of yoga books)

EK-meaning 'One' ,PADA-Leg

This is one of me favorite asana.I had always wondered what was so great about the pose when i saw the 'Bagirathan/Arjun thavam(thapas) sculpture in malabalipuram.

Normally elders in home used to say (in Tamil nadu) not to stand on one leg.But this sculpture is famous. and i have seen my mom pray in this pose for more than half hr.I didn't know the reason and meaning behind all this till i started DYNS(diploma in yoga and natural science).

This asana might look very simple and easy... but don't go with your eyes... its not that easy until you concentrate.

METHOD:

1)Stand erect and raise one leg and place the foot on the other legs thigh.

2)Raise the hands and place the plams in front of the chest or above the head in prayer position.

3)Fix the eye on one point .Hold in this pose as long as possible and then try with other leg.

EFFECTS:

1)This developes balance,equilibrium and concentration.

2)It also strengthens leg muscles.

After couple of practices try doing this pose with closed eyes.(which usually is tough without good concentration)