Eka Pada Koundinyasana also known as albatross or hurdler pose improves balance and core strength, stretches the hamstrings and groins, and strengthens the arms. Before You Begin: 1. Take some time to get used to the feeling of supporting the front leg on your arm before trying to lift the back leg. You can also try this keeping the front leg bent while floating the back leg straight. 2. Practice chaturanga and plank in preparation. These will help you strengthen your arms and core. Once you have a feeling for your center of gravity in basic arm balances like crow, more advanced ones become accessible. Advanced Variations 1. If you have been practicing with the right elbow tucked under your body for awhile, work on bringing it out so that it hugs your right side instead. 2. Try jumping back to chaturanga.
It’s crow’s big brother, with a twist! side crow uses the same arm structure as crow, but we twist elbows to outside of your thigh to balance. The easiest way to get into side crow is from a chair pose. I recommend warming up your core, especially side body (obliques), and shoulders before attem...
Downward Facing Dog breakdown - we’ll go over the correct alignment and engagement for downward facing dog, and show you some stepping stones to get into the posture.
This pose is super fun, and is sure to impress your friends/family. If your hamstrings aren’t very warm, check out my compass tutorial as setup for this pose. 8 angle is less about strength and more about body awareness, so it’s a great mental challenge!
