sandeyeOther Asana - Kakasana - the Crow Pose
December 2nd 2009 16:11
The Crow pose is also known as the Crane pose or Kakasana. As well as strengthening the wrists, elbows, and shoulders, it helps create a steadiness and balance.
You start to enter Kakasana by squatting, with your hands placed palm down on the floor in front of you, approximately shoulder distance apart. Fingers should be splayed to allow for a more stable balance. Your elbows should be bent slightly outward. Instructions vary in two ways at this point. You may place your knees ON the back of your upper arm or OVER the arm backs, resting your leg itself on the arm.
Tilt forwards, lifting your feet until you are resting on your toes. When you are ready, raise your toes so that your entire weight rests upon your arms and hands. Try to keep your head raised a little, as this will help you to remain in the pose rather than topple out. You should attempt to hold this balancing pose for 3-4 breaths before returning your feet to the ground.
If you are unfamiliar with the pose or have weak arms/wrists, you may wish to try raising one leg at a time until you feel secure entering the pose completely. If you are concerned about falling over, place a pillow or blanket in front of you, so that if you do happen to topple out of the pose you will fall safely onto this softness and not injure yourself.
You start to enter Kakasana by squatting, with your hands placed palm down on the floor in front of you, approximately shoulder distance apart. Fingers should be splayed to allow for a more stable balance. Your elbows should be bent slightly outward. Instructions vary in two ways at this point. You may place your knees ON the back of your upper arm or OVER the arm backs, resting your leg itself on the arm.
Tilt forwards, lifting your feet until you are resting on your toes. When you are ready, raise your toes so that your entire weight rests upon your arms and hands. Try to keep your head raised a little, as this will help you to remain in the pose rather than topple out. You should attempt to hold this balancing pose for 3-4 breaths before returning your feet to the ground.
If you are unfamiliar with the pose or have weak arms/wrists, you may wish to try raising one leg at a time until you feel secure entering the pose completely. If you are concerned about falling over, place a pillow or blanket in front of you, so that if you do happen to topple out of the pose you will fall safely onto this softness and not injure yourself.
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