Heron Pose (Krounchasana) For Hamstrings & Hips – Video Tutorial

Krouncha means a heron.  It is challenging to keep the sitting bone of the bent leg on the floor while doing heron pose, especially if you have tight hip flexors. The full pose is done by placing the chin on the knee of the straight leg.

Benefits

  • Stretches the hamstrings
  • Stimulates the abdominal organs and heart

Precautions

  • Menstruation
  • Serious knee or ankle problems

About George Watts

George Watts is a BWY yoga teacher in Mid Wales. He teaches hatha yoga and helps fellow yoga teachers with their yoga lesson planning. For 100s of tips, tools & templates go to: www.georgewatts.org
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