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Parsva Bakasana - Side crane (crow) pose
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STEPS :
- Keeping the palms in place, pivot on the balls of your feet to turn your knees to face the left side of your mat.
- Start to lean forward, keeping your head lifted. Your head is heavy, so if you let it drop it has a tendency to tip your over.
- Your arms begin to bend toward a 90-degree angle, making your upper arms into a little shelf (this is the arm position from Chaturanga Dandasana).
- Place your hips on your right arm shelf and your knees on your left arm shelf.
- Keep leaning forward until your upper arms are just about parallel to the floor and your feet want to come off the mat. Lift both feet so you come to balance just on your hands.
- Lean back and straighten your arms to put your feet back down.
- Turn your knees to the right side of your mat and try that side. Often one side is easier than the other.
Benefits
- Strengthens arms, shoulders and wrists
- Tones back and abdomen
- Improves focus and balance
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.