How To Do Yoga Balancing Exercises (Part 2)

We are back discussing the various yoga balancingDemands more strength and willpower…somehow
exercises.makes you laugh though
We have gone over the peacock pose and its3. Variation 3
variations, now I will be demonstrating how to do theLock elbows right under the inner part of the knees.
Crow pose.Then here is a brief overview of the side crow poses:
It is noteworthy of mention that the crow could beSide Crow Pose Variation 1:
seen as a counterpose to the peacock pose, evenAs in variation 1, resting both legs on the right arm first
with how the hands are placed and the position of thethen the left.
spine.Side Crow Pose Variation 2:
That said, and taking into account the suggestions IExtend the legs in the variation above.
have given in previous articles on the Sivananda YogaSide Crow Pose Variation 3:
Style and the necessity for counterposes, please seeStretch the legs and put the right arm in between the
to it that if you do the peacock, it is counterbalancedthighs. Now make an ankle lock by placing the left
with the crow and for at least the length of time youankle over the right. Now slowly raise the body and
put into executing the former pose.prepare for some strange reason to laugh
How To Do The Yoga Crow PoseAs I stated earlier, for the sake of time and space, I
The yoga crow pose can be described as balancing inhave briefly touched on how to do the peacock, crow
a squatting position.and side crow poses, however, suffice it to say that
Moreover, besides increasing physical and mentalperhaps the best way to be instructed on how to
balance, the crow develops mental tranquillity and alsoexecute them may lie in either going to google images
strengthens your wrists and forearms.to view what the final position should look like or you
For the actual technique,could do a search for this author on You-Tube
Crow Pose (Bakasana):(Thanks to The Divine For That) and see a detailed
Sit on the toes keeping knees apart.visual description.
Now keep the hands firmly on the floor.Here are a couple of points to keep in mind
Rest the knees on the respective arms. Now raise the1. Of course for these poses, alignment is key. 
toes and slowly balance yourself.2. Focus, determination all in tune with the will to let go.
Hold for as long possible aiming for 3-4 minutes…3. When you lean forward to get into "Crow" keep
Now, for variations of the pose:your sight line in front of you rather than looking down.
1. Variation 14. Engage your abdominal wall (think pulling your navel
Have your arms wide apartinto your spine) while elevating the hips slightly.
2. Variation 25. Don't forget to breathe!If you feel any pain while
Have your arms shoulder width apartdoing this pose stop.