Yoga Anatomy

Garudasana

Eagle Pose

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garuda = a fierce bird of prey; the vehicle (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu,

usually described as an eagle but sometimes as a hawk or kite

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Trapezius

Infraspinatus

Teres minor

Teres major

Latissimus
dorsi

Gluteus
medius
Adductor magnus

Serratus

anterior

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Quadratus

lumborum

Serratus

anterior

Tensor

fasciae

latae

Pronator

teres

Pronator

quadratus

Classification

Asymmetrical standing balancing pose