Yoga Crow position

Hand is a widely used organ of our body; therefore its health should be adequately maintained. The Yoga Crow position strengthens the shoulders, arms and wrists. This crow position in yoga improves both physical and mental balance in addition to healing stress injury like carpal tunnel syndrome. This position is equally beneficial for people engaged in desk job, especially individuals who constantly work on the computer. This crow position in yoga technique liberates muscle tension and improves balance and concentration power.
The Yoga Crow position (Kakasana) is tenth in the sequence of 12 basic postures for the hand flexibility and strength exercise. This crow position in yoga commences from a squatting position on the feet. With palms down and fingers well spread place the hands on the floor before the feet. Ensure the distance spread between the hands is in accordance with the shoulder width.
Now bend the elbows and place the knees on the upper arm. The placement of the knees depends on the body proportion. Yoga Crow position is not an easy position to master. To prevent losing balance and improve concentration always focus at the floor up to a 3 feet distance. Gently shift the body’s weight onto the hands until the feet are off the floor, and conjoin the big toes. Maintain this position for 10 seconds initially and then gradually increase it to a minute. Finally, exhale and lower the feet back on the floor.
For a novice, the crow position in yoga can be painful, especially for the wrists. To ease the uneasiness, shift the weight forward until the pressure is felt on the wrist, and then slowly lift the first foot followed by the second.