Crow - Kakasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. K?k?sana

STEPS :

1. Begin in a squat with your knees wide apart. Your feet may be together or apart.
2. Place your hands on the floor 6–8 inches in front of your feet and shoulder-distance apart. If your shoulders are tight, your hands can be a little wider.
3. Come onto the balls of your feet and lift your hips high. Bring your knees toward your upper arms.
4. Tilt your torso forward so that your shoulders fit between your knees.
5. Firmly press your knees to your upper arms. You can balance them on your triceps for Crow 
6. Continue to reach your chest forward until your elbows stack over your wrists and you feel your center of gravity shift.
7. Lift your heels toward your buttocks. Your knees can either grip your outer shoulders or balance on your triceps.
8. Hold for 5–10 breaths, then either release your feet to the floor.

Benefits

• Strengthens forearms, wrists, shoulders, upper back and abdominal muscles.
• Arm strength making the more advance balancing yoga poses easier.
• Core strength thus helping tone the abs.
• Builds spine strength and helps gain flexibility.
• Strengthens abdominal muscles and therefore improves digestion.
• Builds physical strength and improves overall flexibility

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.