Struggling with crow pose in yoga?
If nailing it has been a challenge for you, know that youre certainly not alone.
Its anadvanced yoga posethat many people struggle with as they move through their practice.
First things first: What are the benefits of crow pose, anyway?
Practicing crow pose helps you build balance, stability, and strength throughout your body.
It also helps you practice your focus and mindfulness, a key part of yoga.
yoga instructor and master trainer withYogaSix
This can help you achieve a greater mind-body connection and self-awareness, perULU Yoga.
In fact, there are many mental health benefits of practicing yoga in general.
Tamara Teragawa, master trainer with YogaSix.
The closer your hands are toward your body, the less intense the stretch is.
They have to act as your feet.
That said, it can be challenging to learn how to engage your hands against the floor.
You dont have enough core strength
Crow pose requires astrong corefor its floating movement.
First, try using ayoga blockunder your feet.
You get the feeling of flying in crow without the fear of falling.
yoga instructor and master trainer withYogaSix
You gaze downward
Where your eyes go, your body will follow.
make a run at keep your gaze up and out to encourage the body to stay up.
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