One Legged Insect

One-Legged Insect (Eka Hasta Bhujasana) FAQs

What Else Is The One-Legged Insect Pose Known As?

The One-Legged Insect pose has many names. It’s also known as Elephant Trunk Pose, Leg Over Shoulder Pose, Eka Pada Bhujapidasana, Half Insect Posture, One Leg Over Arm, and Eka Hasta Bhujasana.

What Are The Modifications For One-Legged Insect Pose?

Modification I: Blocks
Elevate both hands on yoga blocks (easier to lift hips).

Modification II: Chair
Use a chair.

Modification III: Baby One-Legged Insect Pose
Prepare for the full pose by only following the first steps.

Should I Teach This Pose In A Normal Yoga Class?

No. I don’t think so. This is an advanced pose that should be saved for advanced yoga classes.

What Are The Top 5 Benefits Of Balance Poses?

Balance is the ability to control your body’s position, whether stationary (i.e. a complex yoga pose) or while moving (e.g. playing golf). Balance is a key component of Yoga, along with strength and flexibility poses.

The top 5 benefits of balance poses are: 

1) Body Awareness – Body awareness is the sense of how your limbs are oriented in space, also known as proprioception. Balance training improves body awareness, which decreases the likelihood of injury.

2) Coordination – Balance poses require your entire body to work in harmony, otherwise, you will fall or stumble. Improved coordination during balance poses will be transferred into coordination in everyday life.

3) Joint Stability – Balance poses to promote stable knees, ankles, hips, and shoulders. This can prevent a multitude of injuries including sprained ankles and knee problems.

4) Reaction Time – Balance poses can improve your reaction time. If you happen to slip or stumble when performing balance poses, your body needs to re-balance immediately or you will fall. This in turn will improve your reaction time in everyday life.

5) Long-Term Health – Adding balance poses into your Yoga session helps to maintain or improve your balance, which is needed to prevent falls and fractures. As we age, our balance can deteriorate. Yoga balances will help delay that deterioration.