Pose Of The Month - Crow Pose, week 2

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Hello beautiful yogis!

Welcome back to Week 2 of our Yoga Pose of the Month series, dedicated to Crow Pose. This week, our focus turns to a crucial aspect of mastering this challenging pose - Arms & Wrists Strength.

Strengthening the Foundation: Arms & Wrists

Why Arms & Wrists Matter

Crow Pose requires strength and stability in your upper body, particularly your arms and wrists. These foundational elements provide the support needed to elevate your practice.

Here are some yoga poses and transitions that focus on this part of the body.

Exercises & Poses for Upper Body Strength

  1. Wrists Flexion and Extension with Dumbbell: strengthen your wrists dynamically.

  2. Making Fists: target the muscles essential for weight-bearing.

  3. Lift & Lower Heels of Hands: great for wrists and forearms.

  4. Downward Dog to Plank: transition to engage arms and wrists.

  5. Knee to Nose, Lower and Lift Shin: builds strength in the entire arms and shoulders.

  6. Forearm Plank to Dolphin Pose: a great flow for shoulders strength and flexibility.

  7. Reverse Plank with Triceps Dips: strengthens arms & shoulders.

  8. Side Plank: develops lateral strength for better balance.

Tips for Happy Wrists

  • Hands in Downward Dog: pay attention to alignment to prevent strain.

  • Wrist Stretches & Strengthening: incorporate stretches to enhance flexibility & appropriate exercises to keep strengthening them.

  • Rest: give your wrists a break with hands-free flows.

Share your progress and experiences using #CrowPoseUnlocked. Strengthen your upper body, cultivate stability, and stay tuned for Week 3, where we'll delve into Hips & Legs.