Side Crow

Stand tall. Big toes touch. Heels slightly apart. Bend knees. Sit into an invisible chair. Palms together at heart centre. Take left elbow to outside of bent right knee. Twisting to right. Move deeper into twist with each exhale. Bring outer left arm closer toward right knee. Once you’ve found maximum rotation, sink hips deeply and plant palms on floor beside you (may need to come up onto balls of feet). Ensure hands are shoulder distance apart and fingers are spread wide. Keep gaze slightly forward of fingertips. Bend elbows straight back and to a 90 degree angle. Lift shoulder heads to be in line with elbows. Shift hips slightly toward the right (will lighten weight in feet and increase weight in the hands). Float both feet off floor. Draw heels toward buttocks. Knees stack on top of one another. Lift shins parallel to floor. Press down evenly through palms. To exit, lower feet to mat. Repeat on other side.

Arm, wrists and shoulder strengthener. Tones core. Detoxification of blood. Improve balance. Cultivates a playful curiosity.

Blocks or bolsters to support outer hips. Folded blankets as crash landing pad. Lower forehead onto block as you lift feet off floor.

Wrist or low back injury.

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