Eka Pada Koundinyasana II (Flying Splits) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Pose
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II (Flying Splits)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Note
Of the Koundinyasana poses, here we include Eka Pada Koundinyasana I only. Because Dwi Pada Koundinyasana and Eka Pada Koundinyasana I are twists, you will find them covered with Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow Pose).
Prerequisite Knowledge
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Poses Overview
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II
“eka” = one
“pada” = leg or foot
“Koundinya” = name of Sage
Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II is also known as Flying Splits
Heart of Pose
- Arm Balance
- Hamstring Stretch
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