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EKA PADASANA
Eka Padasana (one foot pose)
Relax the body in the standing position with the feet together. Raise the arms directly above the head and interlock the fingers with the palms downward. Bend forward slowly from the hips, keeping the trunk, head and arms in a straight line. Simultaneously raise the left leg straight back, keeping it in line with the trunk. The body should pivot from the right hip joint. In the final position the left leg, trunk, head and arms are all in one straight, horizontal line. The right leg is straight and vertical. Focus the gaze on the hands. Hold the final position for as long as possible and then slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat the movement, raising the right leg back. Breathing: Inhale while raising the arms.
Exhale while bending to assume the final position. Breathe normally in the final position. Inhale while returning to the upright position. Exhale while lowering the arms.
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