The Kundanlini yoga version of Crow pose (as demonstrated by Ana Brett in Kundalini Yoga: A Journey Through the Chakras) works on your first and second chakras simultaneously. If you are not familiar with the chakra system, please read the Yoga article before attempting to do this pose.
Tips: To see a larger image of any picture below, click the picture. It is not necessary to look exactly like the picture shown. Approximate a pose as best as you can, or follow the modified version of the pose (if available) if a pose is too difficult. Poses should get easier over time with regular practice. The goal is to eventually look like the pictures below.
Pose | Modified | |
1. | Put your arms behind your legs, fingertips next to or behind the heels of your feet. | To modify this pose, put your hands in front of you with fingertips touching the floor in Frog pose. |
2. | With your sacrum down, head up, and eyes closed, do the Breath of Fire for 1-2 minutes. | |
3. | Inhale deeply, relax, and ease out of it. |