Eka pada urdhva dhanurasana

 Eka pada urdhva dhanurasana is known as one-legged wheel pose in English. 

To enter the pose, begin in wheel pose. Then bring the right knee in toward the chest before stretching the right foot up to the sky. Repeat with the left leg.

Eka pada urdhva dhanurasana is a powerful heart opener and activates the anahata (heart) chakra. Balancing the anahata chakra promotes love, compassion and harmony.

Additional benefits of this asana include:

• Increases feelings of self-love and compassion
• Energizes both body and mind
• Increases spinal flexibility
• Soothes anxiety and depression
• Promotes calm and serenity
• Increases mental alertness
• Improves balance