KAKASANA Learn To Master The All Arm Balance Posture

Kakasana K ('kak' means crow) is one of the yoga poses for the foundation of all the arm balance postures. 

You can practice the shape of the pose on your back first, starting in Happy Baby Pose and then recreating the shape of Kakasana on your back.

Instructions For Kakasana (Crow Pose)

1- Squat on the floor with feet hip-width apart.

2- Place the hands flat on the floor in front of the feet with the fingers facing forward. Keep the fingers wide apart.

3- Bend the elbows outwards.

4- Rise on your toes lean forward and place the knee in such a way that the inside of the knee touches the outside of the upper arm as near as possible to the armpits.

5- Lean forward further transferring the body weight to the arms and lifting one foot after the other.

6- Bring the feet together. Hold the final position for as long as is comfortable.

7- Slowly lower the feet to the floor and relax.

Note: Retain the breath in the final position if holding the pose for a short period. Breathe normally if holding for a longer period. For a precautionary measure keep a pillow or some soft cushion in front of you, because there can be a tendency to fall on your face.

If you are New To Practicing Kakasana