Pose Of The Month - Crow Pose, week 4
/Hello beautiful yogis!
Welcome to the pinnacle of our Yoga Pose of the Month journey—Week 4, where we fuse all the guidance and practice from the past three weeks into the full exploration of Crow Pose, Bakasana.
All together in Crow Pose
Crow Pose, Bakasana, it’s more than physical strength; it's a journey within—a quest for confidence and self-trust. In this final week, we put together everything learned and we practice Crow Pose in full.
Variations & Progression
Knees Outside the Upper Arms - in this variation the knees and legs are pressing against each other.
Knees on Triceps: for some this variation can feel more uncomfortable, but it’s all about squeezing the inner thighs in to lift you up so your weight doesn’t “melt” over your arms.
Crane: in this advanced pose the arms are completely straight.
Transitioning Into and Out of Crow Pose
From Downdog, Forward Fold, or Malasana: Explore different entry points for Crow Pose.
Child Pose to Exit: Safely and gracefully exit the pose and take a moment to rest.
Pro Tips
Pillow in Front of Face: overcome mental barriers with a safety buffer.
Blocks Under Feet: this will help your feet lift off the floor easier.
Look Forward, Not Down: look towards the direction in which you’re moving.
Reach Your Hands Forward: from your squat, don’t just place the hands under the shoulders but instead reach your hands forward. This will give your body more space to lift.
Move Bodyweight Forward: this will be possible if your hands are in front of you.
All Together: Step by Step into Crow
As we come to the end of our Yoga Pose of the Month journey, I want you to remember that it's not just about mastering Crow Pose, it's the coming together of strength, balance, and self-discovery.
