How to Practice Eka Padasana or One Foot Pose

Eka padasana or one foot pose strengthens the arms and legs and improves coordination.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat
• Loose, comfortable clothing

1. Stand in the middle of the yoga mat with your feet together. Inhale and extend both arms over your head. Interlace your fingers with the palms down.

2. As you exhale bend forward from the hips and raise your left leg straight up behind you. Your left leg, trunk and arms are all in one straight line.

3. Gaze at your hands and hold your body steady. Hold the position for as long as you can and breathe normally.

4. Inhale back up to the starting position and exhale the left leg and arms down.

5. Repeat the steps, this time raising your right leg behind you.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice yoga asanas under the guidance of a certified yoga instructor.
• Those with high blood pressure should not practice this pose.