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Crow Pose

Bakasana

Illustrated variation: Preparation · Feet grounded · Qualified guidance

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Rick and Kuzya illustrate Crow Pose. Illustrated variation: Preparation · Feet grounded · Qualified guidance.
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Description

A balancing arm pose in which bent knees rest high on upper arms as the body leans forward; use a padded area and do not jump into it.

Easier option

Keep feet grounded and practice a small forward weight shift with a block under forehead only under qualified guidance.

Breathing cue

Keep breathing; do not hold breath while shifting weight.