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Yoga Flying Crow Pose

English Name: Yoga Flying Crow Pose

Sanskrit Name: Eka Pada Galavasana Pose

Level: Advanced

Be certain of your physical abilities and limitations before attempting any yoga pose, and seek clearance from your physician if you are uncertain. Always respect your body and know your limits.

Yoga Flying Crow Pose

Eka Pada Galavasana Pose

*Precautions*

  • Inhale, beginning in Malasana Pose.
  • Exhale, place palms on floor shoulder width finger pointing forward.
  • Inhale, lifting heels finding connection with with balls of feet.
  • Exhale, placing right knee on back of right upper arm, and right ankle on left upper arm.
  • Inhale, pressing right lower leg into upper arms, begin to shift weight forward, sliding lightly weighted left leg back to straighten.
  • Exhale, finding drishti allow weight to move forward enough to acheve balance.
  • Inhale, finding calm and foundation.
  • Exhale, extending spine by reaching forward with crown of head, and pressing back with right heel.
  • Hold pose 3 to 5 breaths or as long as comfortable.
  • To release, slowly lower left foot back to floor.
  • Repeat “Eka Pada Galavasana, Yoga Flying Crow Pose” on other side.

Notice – This is an advanced Yoga Pose: Caution for those with wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee, hip or balance issues.*

Congratulations on learning “Eka Pada Galavasana, Yoga Flying Crow Pose”.

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