Galavasana

Galavasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Galava from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "Galava" referring to sage Galava, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose has many benefits: it stretches the inner thighs and hips, knees and ankles, strengthens the wrists, shoulders and abdominals and promotes the sense of balance.

Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, shoulder or wrist injuries.[1][2]

Publications Featuring Galavasana

References

  1. 1 2 "Dvi Pada Galavasana | yogasana". asana.ha-tha.ru. Retrieved 2016-09-25.
  2. 1 2 Mittra, Dharma (2012-08-22). The Sexy Vegan's Happy Hour at Home: Small Plates, Big Flavors, and Potent Cocktails. New World Library. ISBN 9781608681945.
  3. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
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