Side Crow Pose

Pārśva Bakāsana

Side Crow Pose
⇄ both sides
CategoryArm Support TypeBalance LevelAdvanced Hold12 sec MusclesArms, Core, Shoulders BreathingEven, short breaths

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom a squat, twist and rest your outer thigh on the opposite upper arm. Place your palms on the floor shoulder-width apart and shift your weight forward until your feet lift.
  2. HoldBoth legs stay together, resting on one arm. Elbows over wrists, gaze forward. It's not arm strength that holds you up, but a precise twist and balance.
  3. ExitLower your feet, come back to a squat, and unwind.

Benefits

An arm balance with a twist: the next step after Crow Pose.

Cautions

  • Wrist injuries
  • Spinal disc herniation

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

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Where it appears

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