Arm balances often times look more challenging than they are. I find that to be especially true with Side Crow or Parsva Bakasana. This pose is often taught with straight arms or without resting the hip on the elbow. For the opportunity for more people to attempt it, we are using as much support as possible! Here is an opportunity to let the crazy voices in your head go out to lunch and give side crow your best shot!
Don’t forget to warm up with some Sun Salutations and some gentle twists, then go for it with presence and compassion.
The Steps
1. Squat down, feet together on the balls of your feet.
2. Place palms flat, shoulder width, fingers spread, middle finger points straight ahead.
3. Turn your knees all the way to the right, bend your arms, create a solid connection between the left knee and the right elbow and the left hip and the left elbow.
4. Bend your arms, shift the weight into the hands and lift the feet up, letting your head move closer to the floor.
5. Lengthen your neck, focus your eyes, and breathe!
Balance out your body and practice the other side too
Stay tuned till next week when we’ll explore some side crow variations!
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