How To Teach Heron Pose
Krouncha
Sanskrit
Krouncha
Tips
- Sit with legs out ahead of you.
- Bend right knee in front of you so it touches the floor.
- both knees together.
- Maintain balance while you sit straight
- Weight rests on your sitting bones.
- Leg perpendicular to ground.
- Move chin towards knee.
- Keep back straight and extended.
Modification 1 | Half Lotus Heron
Half Lotus Heron
Modification 2 | Strap
Place a strap around the sole of your foot before straightening your leg.
Benefits
- Stretches hamstrings
- Strengthens leg joints and muscles
- Stretches ankles
- Flexes leg joints and muscles
- Stimulates abdominal organs and heart
Precautions
- Knee or ankle pain
- Menstruation
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xks_aoMBRNU
