One-legged Pose (Ekapadasana)

Sanskrit word “eka” means one and “pada” means foot, therefore this asana is also known as one-legged pose.

Benefits of the One-legged Pose (Ekapadasana)
The ekapadasana tones and strengthens leg muscles also improves sense of balance. As you practice this posture turn the attention away from distractions of the mind and center it on full body-awareness as it also helps sharpen concentration.
This asana also gives strength to the hips and lower back besides cultivating concentration.

How to perform the One-legged Pose (Ekapadasana)
- Stand while feet together and the arms by your sides.
- Focus your eyes straight ahead on a spot midway between waist and eye level.
- Breathe-in while extending arms directly in front, parallel with the floor with thumbs touching.
- While breathe-out raise your right knee bending the leg at a 90 degree angle, pause for a moment then extend the leg straight out in front pointing the toes forward.
- Pause and then swing the leg backward while bending forward at the waist.
- Breathe slowly through the nostrils.
- Hold the posture for at least 30 seconds and then return slowly to a standing position.

Durations/Repetitions of the One-legged Pose (Ekapadasana)
Hold for a minimum of 30 seconds that can be extended to up to several minutes. Repeat at least twice on each foot.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the One-legged Pose (Ekapadasana)
Ekapadasana is a difficulty level 5 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner.

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