I love
this One Handed Tiger Pose, it's one of my top ten poses and great for
beginners.
One handed Tiger Pose or
eka hasta vyaghrasana stretches the shoulder and front of the thigh,
strengthens the arms and tones the kidneys. This posture increases energy and
stimulates the endocrine system (adrenal glands).
To do this:
1. Start off
in Tabletop pose, exhale and reach the right foot towards the ceiling with the
knee bent and the spine gently arching.
2. Fix your
gaze ahead and shift your weight into your right hand.
3. Slowly,
slowly reach the left hand to hold the inside of the right ankle and with both
arms straight lift the leg higher.
4. Hold for
up to five breaths.
5. To come
out of the pose exhale and let the arm and leg gently move to the floor and
back into Tabletop Pose.
6. Repeat on
the opposite side.
Avoid if you have had a recent
or chronic injury to the back, hips, shoulders or knees.
If you find it
uncomfortable on the knees place a folded blanket under the knees to protect
them from the pressure.
