This week, we look at the Eagle Pose.

Bend the knees, lift the left foot up and, balancing on the right foot, cross the left thigh over the right. Point left toe toward the floor, press the foot back and then hook the top of the foot behind the right calf. Balance on the right foot.

Stretch the arms straight forward, parallel to the floor, and spread shoulder blade wide across the back of the torso. Cross the arms in front of torso so that the right arm is above the left and then bend the elbows.

The knee joint is one of the most complex joints of the human body.

There are many chances of getting it injured. The most common risk factors include old age, obesity, knee injuries because of hyperextension, misalignment of the knee, inappropriate way of doing exercise, tight muscles, wrong way of standing or sitting or because of a combination of these factors.

Yoga approach

The ankle joint is one of the chief weight-bearing supports in the body and is also the most commonly injured joint. The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures.

Since an ankle injury increases the risk of re-injury, it is important to strengthen your ankle after an injury. Rehabilitating your ankle should be done in a step-wise manner – starting with non-weight bearing exercises, moving to restricted exercises and then weight-bearing activities.

Ankle exercise

The foot is an amazing yet complicated part of the body. The feet must be balanced and sturdy to support the legs, spine, arms and head.

Wearing uncomfortable shoes, standing on hard surfaces or sitting for long periods restrict the supply of fresh oxygenated blood to the legs and feet. That can cause problems.

Tips for happy feet:

You're working at your desk, ignoring the tingling or numbness you've had for months in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp, piercing pain shoots through the wrist and up your arm.

Just a passing cramp? The result may be pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm. More likely you have carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful progressive condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist.

It is common in people doing assembly line work - manufacturing, sewing, finishing, cleaning, and meat, poultry, or fish packing.