Embracing the courage to fly with Crow Pose.
The saying goes with Crow Pose accept fear and embrace the courage to fly.
Practicing Crow Pose accomplishes this and so much more. It strengthens our core, builds our Drishti (focus), and asks us to stretch what we think is possible.
Going back to the ancient origins of this pose, it originated from "Crane Pose ." From a structural standpoint, Crane has straight arms, and Crow has bent arms. Here we have crow pose. This pose supports awareness and focuses on connecting to our divine path, self-realization, and happiness.
In the ancient text, The Mahabharata, an Indian epic, happiness and self-realization are hot topics. And for the moments we are experiencing challenge and overwhelm, it's essential to acknowledge the fear and move on, yet to do so with courage, confidence, and strength!
Trust in yourself is one of the most significant areas to lean into while practicing this. Find your breath, lean into your power, and remember your courage to fly and go all-in when you lift. Stay focused and true.
As you move into your summer fun practice, Crow Pose and let us know how it's going for you!
Below we have some quick details to get you in flight!
Photo: Tatiana Zaykovskaya. She currently teaches Sculpt on Tuesdays form 6:00 - 7:15 pm.
TIPS & TRICKS TO GET GOING
Trust yourself!
Place your hands 6-8 inches apart and activate Hasta Banda, hand lock, firmly rooting down thumb and index finger. This will help to activate forearm, biceps and triceps and protect shoulders.
Look slightly ahead and draw heart forward. Stack elbows over wrists.
When you are ready to take your feet off the floor, push your upper arms against your shins and draw your inner groin into your pelvis to help you with the lift.
Draw big toes toward centerline once lifted.
To modify: place a block under feet before takeoff or a block under forehead so you can lean forward with less fear. Lift one foot at a time and place it back down on the mat. Squeeze knees to outer arms instead and lower center of gravity.