Yoga Crane Position

In today’s scenario when we are running from pillar to post trying to maintain a fine balance between work and home, often we find ourselves in the midst of stress, body aches and emotional upheaval. How can we manage to stay afloat despite placing our feet in two different boats? The answer lies in the Yoga Crane position. It releases the body stress in a jiffy and improves body balance and concentration power. When religiously practiced this yogic position tones the abdominal organs, stretches the upper back, opens the groins and strengthens arms and wrists.
The Yoga Crane Position concentrates on improving the back muscles, in addition to arms, joints and shoulders. It improves concentration by developing a sense of balance and coordination.

Yoga Crane position commences from squatting with the inner feet a few inches apart. Support the heels on a thickly folded blanket for support. Separate the knees wider than the hips and forward lean the torso. Stretch the arms forward, bend the elbows, and place hands on the floor while the backs of the upper arms are against the shins. Snuggle the inner thighs against the torso, and shins into the armpits, and slide the upper arms as near to the shins as much possible. This yogic position will help you relax your tired body.

Rise up to the balls of the feet and lean forward, shift the torso weight onto the backs of the upper arms. Exhale and lean forward onto the backs of the upper arms. Now both the torso and legs are balanced on the backs of the upper arms. Stay perched in this yogic position up to a minute. Exhale and release you position gently and slowly to avoid any injury.