Learn Crow Arm Balance with Ease and Grace: The Tightrope Act
Hello fellow yoginis! Ready to take on the exciting arm balance challenge? If you’re feeling a little fancy, today we’ll break down crow pose. This funny looking posture is where you balance on your arms. Hard? No problem; it’ll come after some trial and lots of error.
Start in firm foundation. Hands need to be placed securely and should be shoulder distance apart on the mat. To help you equally distribute your weight, imagine your fingers spreading like a fan rather than how to do a crow pose.
Next, bend your knees closet towards the upper part of your arms. Picture yourself as a frog about to jump off. Let those knees hit the inside of your armpits, as if they’ve finally found the spot they’re looking for. Lift your gaze up higher, don’t look down at the floor; like you’re looking for hidden treasures.
Engage your core as if you’re about to get into a surprise hug. The key here is a strong boxer’s belly. Your weight will shift onto your hands and slowly start to pick your feet up off the ground. This is the part where things get fun. Feeling off-kilter? Yep that’s normal too.
Raise your hand if you find yourself topple over a tad! All of us have those moments. For a gentle fall out, place a soft blanket or cushion in front of you. The fall isn’t a fail; It’s part of the process.
Remember, progress can be a funny friend. Some days you’ll be in the groove, whilst others might feel like a game of fumbling in the dark. Stay patient and stay light-hearted with this. Celebrate the mini wins; each second off the ground takes us.