Garudasan is very beneficial as an exercise of the joints of the arms and legs.

Method: Stand erect, bend the right leg slightly. Curl the left leg on the right leg as if a creeper is going up a tree.

Bend the upper part of your body slightly forward and curl the arms in the same manner. The two palms should touch each other, after the arms have been curled. This asan is performed while standing on the leg. Beginners may find it difficult. In that case, one can stand against a wall. After the asan has been perfected, there is no need to stand against the wall. Hold the asan as long as you easily can. Inhale and exhale in a peaceful, manner and remain relaxed. End the asan and repeat it with right leg curled around the left leg. Interchange the arms too. Repeat 4 times.

Effect: Garudasan involves movement of the joints. This helps the poisonous substances that cause pain to flow out, and the muscles of the joints are exercised. This helps reduce pain. Remember, just performing Garudasan cannot cure the disease. Combine with the asans that improve digestion and other treatments.