My theme for this year’s #atozchallenge is – 26 Yogasana. So brace yourself for 26 days of stretching, backbends and inversions, as I take you along my upside down evenings, sincerely hoping that you will find these posts helpful 🙂
Koundiyasana(EPK – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya)
Frankly, EPK just happened. I was attempting the asana for the first time to submit for an Instragram Challenge and it totally happened, even if for like 2 seconds. I hadn’t practiced this pose because in my mind I had already resigned and bracketed it in a group called – Not in this life 😛 but that day I did the same pose over an over again for at least an hour.
I had been doing a lot of weight and core workouts the previous few weeks which, I believe, resulted in finally nailing this pose.
My hips are still tight and therefore it prevents me from transitioning into a full Koundiyasana I or II. So I try to keep one knee folded and balance as much as I can. This one requires a good amount of warm up – core, hips, arms, wrists.
Disclaimer: I am not an Instructor or Yoga teacher, only a regular Hatha Yoga practitioner who is passionate about fitness. I am writing this series to detail my learning and experience during the practice. Please consult a Physician/Doctor before starting any exercise regime as some of the poses might contradict with your existing medical issues, for example injuries related to spinal cord, knee, ankle, wrists, neck, medical conditions like Migraine, Diabetics, Asthma etc.
Stay strong and humble. Namaste.
Previous Posts:
A: Always Stretch – Anjaneyasana
B: Being a Wannabe Crow
C: Chakrasana
D: Dandasana
E: Eight Angle Pose
F: Fallen Angel Pose
G: Garudasana
H: Handstand
I : Inversion
I think you poses are absolutely perfect. A strong core that shows. I wish I can do that too someday 😉
Wow…that requires both upper body and core strength and you’ve done it wonderfully!
By true dedication one can achieve many things and Rajlakshmi you have proved it.
You did! Wonderful flexibility, you have. This is a great challenge and inspiring for other people, I believe.
for most of your posts in this challenge I seem to have only one thing to say – I can’t and i am $h!t scared!!! But to tell you the truth I have started doing suryanamaskar and the first day i thought it might break my back!!!
Love your dedication and core strength. I am half done now, I am working towards it, but I can never pose anywhere near like you
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This is a feat, man! Hats off to you. 🙂
This looks very graceful, Raji. And yes, it would require a lot of core strength. You really are grateful for your body, aren’t you. Unlike us, you don’t take it for granted. I’ve learnt this from you, you know.
Btw, DO comment on my J post also na. I was late in posting yesterday, so you probably didn’t get time!
Happy AtoZing!
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OMG!! How did you do that!?! I have been staring at these pics of yours with mouth wide open with awe!!
Interesting post enjoyed a lot reading your 26 days of getting back in shape and healthy
Thanks for sharing
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Wow..I can never do it..Only you can do it as you are so dedicated to Yoga ..Hats off to u Raj. 🙂
Oh my my. That indeed looks like taking off! 🙂 Awesome, Raj!
Good luck in your fitness efforts!
I can only imagine how much of strength and determination must have gone into getting this right.
I recall seeing this on Insta and thinking, ‘Some day I shall do this. In my next life, I mean 😛 ‘
But seriously, hats off to your dedication.