“Garuda” is the name of a bird. The body assumes the shape of a bird in this asana. Therefore, it is called Garudasana.
Technique:

Stand erect on a blanket or carpet. Place the left foot firmly on the ground. Maintain balance by lifting the right leg from the ground. Entwine the right leg round the left leg like a snake. Keep your balance. Keep on balancing, lint wining one arm around the other, join both palms and lingers around each other. Touch the tip of the nose with the wrists of your hands like the beak of a garuda (hawk). This is the final position. Hold on comfortably as long as you possibly can, while breathing normally. Return gradually to the former position. Relax comfortably. Repeat the same asana with the other leg.

Benefits:

This asana is good for hydrocele and hernia. It relieves back ache, rheumatism and sciatica. The muscles of the arms and legs are strengthened.