How to Do the Yoga Crow Poses

We are back discussing the various yoga balancingmakes you laugh though
exercises.3. Variation 3
We have gone over the peacock pose and itsLock elbows right under the inner part of the knees.
variations, now I will be demonstrating how to do theThen here is a brief overview of the side crow poses:
Crow pose.Side Crow Pose Variation 1:
It is noteworthy of mention that the crow could beAs in variation 1, resting both legs on the right arm first
seen as a counter pose to the peacock pose, eventhen the left.
with how the hands are placed and the position of theSide Crow Pose Variation 2:
spine.Extend the legs in the variation above.
That said, and taking into account the suggestions ISide Crow Pose Variation 3:
have given in previous articles on the Sivananda YogaStretch the legs and put the right arm in between the
Style and the necessity for counter poses, please seethighs. Now make an ankle lock by placing the left
to it that if you do the peacock, it is counterbalancedankle over the right. Now slowly raise the body and
with the crow and for at least the length of time youprepare for some strange reason to laugh
put into executing the former pose.As I stated earlier, for the sake of time and space, I
How To Do The Yoga Crow Posehave briefly touched on how to do the peacock, crow
The yoga crow pose can be described as balancingand side crow poses, however, suffice it to say that
with your legs supported by your arms with the legsperhaps the best way to be instructed on how to
being bent. Owing to the holding of the pose itself,execute them may lie in either going to Google images
besides increasing physical and mental balance, theto view what the final position should look like or you
crow develops mental tranquility and also strengthenscould do a search for this author on You-Tube
your wrists and forearms. For the actual technique,(Thanks to The Divine For That) and see a detailed
Crow Pose (Bakasana):visual description.
Sit on the toes keeping knees apart.Here are a couple of points to keep in mind
Now keep the hands firmly on the floor.1. Of course for these poses, alignment is key.
Rest the knees on the respective arms. Now raise the2. Focus, determination all in tune with the will to let go.
toes and slowly balance yourself.3. When you lean forward to get into "Crow" keep
Hold for as long possible aiming for 3-4 minutes...your sight line in front of you rather than looking down.
Now, for variations of the pose:4. Engage your abdominal wall (think pulling your navel
1. Variation 1into your spine) while elevating the hips slightly.
Have your arms wide apart5. Don't forget to breathe! If you feel any pain while
2. Variation 2doing this pose stop.
Have your arms shoulder width apartHere's to Restoring Balance In Your Life and To
Demands more strength and willpower...somehowHealth.