Side Crow Pose – Parsva Bakasana
Also called Side Crane Pose.
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Benefits
Improves balance
Alleviates back pain
Strengthens wrists, forearms and abdomen
Contraindications
Warm up with some standard twist poses before attempting this pose.
Tips, Observations, and Pointer
If you have difficulty at first, try placing a block or other steadying object in front of you. Rest your forehead on it as you lift off the ground.
Modifications
For a more advanced version of the pose, you can extend both legs to the side (pictured) or extend the right leg forward and the left leg back, after finding your balance.
Other Similar Poses
The Mechanics of the Pose
- Squat with your knees touching your chest.
- Lean forward onto the balls of your feet, bringing your palms flat on the floor in front of you, about your shoulders’ distance apart.
- Keep your palms in place while turning your knees to the right.
- Lean forward, keeping your head lifted, and place your hips on top of your left arm and your knees on top of your right arm.
- Take one foot off the floor, then the other, thus balancing with both feet up.
- Come down and repeat, this time with the other side.
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