How to do" Mermaid"- Latched yoga Pose?

How to do" Mermaid"- Latched yoga Pose?

"Mermaid Pose"-Latched Yoga Pose

The Journey of Yoga explains "Mermaid" yoga pose

Yoga Pose: "Mermaid"(Advance pose)

Equipment needed: Yoga mat

Target:Hips,Shoulder,Thighs,Chest, Knees

Mermaid Pose (Eka pada Rajakapotasana)

Mermaid  (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

"Mermaid "  Yoga Pose is one of the advanced yoga pose. It's one of my favorite yoga poses of all time. It may be tricky for you at initially as it requires back bend.So not to worry, i will teach you from the basic that will make easy for you to do.  Rajakapotasana  is a seated back bending asana in modern exercise. This pose deepens and intensifies the hip stretch while adding more advanced back bend.

"Mermaid Pose" is also known as Heart open pose

I remember when i did it for the first time in a while, it was easy for me to do, because i have practiced other yoga which required back bend posture like ( Plank Pose, Halasana). So don't ever try to achieve the perfect pose at initial stage only.

If you think you can do, then make sure you are fully comfortable with all your body parts and also warm your thighs and hips thoroughly before trying "Mermaid". Everything requires practice before reaching to final stage.

Beginner's Tip:

By cultivating the strength and fluidity of "Mermaid" throughout the practice. The more you maintain the strength and stability that comes from your arms and leg, the more you will be able to open to the feelings of fluidity in this pose by strengthening the legs and pulling it to the upwards along the length of your spine.

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Step by Step instruction for "Mermaid" 

• To get started do the several round of Sun Salutation then perform warrior Ⅰ and Warrior Ⅱ extended side angle.                                                                                                                                                      
• Sit on the mat or floor by crossing both legs.                                                                               
• Now unwind your one leg and bring it back to your hips.

• Keep other leg folded as it is.

• Move your one hand to the back of shoulder passing it through one side of your head.                                                 
• Other hand take back in such a way that you can hold both the palm one over the other.                                                                                                                                   
• Fold your back sided leg through knees towards up to hold it over both the joined and.                                                  
• Move your face towards the folded leg on the floor.

• Stay in this pose for 30 sec to a minute.                                                                                        
• Now bring back your back side folded leg on the floor and release both the hand slowly to come back.

 Mermaid's Benefits:

• It improves control over your sexual desires.                                                                             
• It helps in open chest and shoulders.                                                                                      
• It brings more flexibility, stronger lower back and hips flexors.                                                                                       
• You will get freedom from back ache.                                                                                                                             
• it makes pelvic stronger.

Caution:

Try to avoid doing this if you have any kind of injury or chronic injury to the shoulder, knees and ankle. And if  you have experienced high or low blood pressure or heart disease better do not practice. But still if you feel comfortable,consult to the doctor before falling into this pose.

You may also like  to go with these Pose :
Bakasana
Bitilasana(Cow pose)
Garudasana(Eagle Pose)

Balasana (Child Pose)

Ananda Balasana

Bharadvajasana