Asana Of The Month: Elephant’s Trunk
- At June 02, 2020
- By Daniel
- In Asana, Health & Wellness, Yoga Benefits
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Elephant’s Trunk is a moderately difficult balance pose that helps improve focus, relieve anxiety, and strengthen wrist, arm, leg, and shoulder muscles.
English Name: Elephant’s Trunk
Sanskrit Name: Eka Hasta Bhujasana
Difficulty Level: 6
Pose Type: Balance
Start Position: Easy Sitting
Instructions:
Step 1.
Staring in Easy Sitting pose, hook your left shoulder under your left knee and extend your right leg straight out.
Step 2.
Place both hands on the floor near your thighs.
Step 3.
Press into your hands and lift your body off the floor as pictured. Keep your extended leg parallel to the floor and gaze forward.
Step 4.
Hold the pose for a few breaths. Then lower your body to the floor. Return to Easy Sitting and repeat on the other side.
Physical Benefits:
- Maintains spinal straightness
- Strengthens wrists, arms, and shoulders
- Increases stamina
- Strengthens legs and buttocks
- May relieve backache
Mental Benefits
- Reduces stress
- Improves thinking
- Increases focus
- Relieves mild anxiety & depression
Contraindications:
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Wrist injury
- Leg, arm, or shoulder injury