Eka Pada Koundinyasana II (Flying Splits) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
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
Asana Digests focus in on teaching specific poses. Please be aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Arm Balancing Poses.
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 the Pose
- Arm Balance
- Hamstring Stretch
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