All Poses
Kakasana
Crane Pose
advancedBalancing
Muscle Groups
TricepsDeltoidsCoreHip flexorsWrist flexors
Similar to Crow Pose but with straight arms, requiring greater strength and balance.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Same entry as Crow Pose
- 2.Straighten the arms fully
- 3.Place the knees as high on the arms as possible
- 4.Round the upper back
- 5.Gaze slightly forward, not down
Benefits
- +Strengthens arms, wrists, and core
- +Improves balance and concentration
- +Tones the abdomen
- +Builds upper body power
Muscle Groups
TricepsDeltoidsCoreHip flexorsWrist flexors
Contraindications
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pregnancy
- Wrist injury
- Shoulder injury