This posture in Sanscrit is called Bakasana and it holds a special place in my heart. It was the very first arm balance posture I ever learned. It took me years to find my balance. I actually didn’t think I would ever be able to balance in this pose but what I learned was that the only limitations were created by no one but myself. We are capable of so much more than we can ever imagine.

If you are enjoying crow pose (bakasana), it’s time to add the twist! Side crow (parsva bakasana) requires the same strength as crow but now we also add an element of our twisting flexibility. Here I add some more variations and tips for those who are interested.

Ashtavakrasana might look tricky at first but it’s more accessible than one would think. Just remember to take it step by step, don’t rush, and enjoy the process.

Natarajasana (dancer pose) is a deeeeep front side opening posture. It’s also a tricky balance posture that demands our focus and attention. Use your breath to bring calmness into this process especially because moments of anxiety can easily arise during a posture like this one.

My journey into press handstands was a bit unconventional. I didn’t specifically train for it so in this video I talk about how my body prepared for pressing.

The tripod headstand was the first inversion that I learned! I loved the first moments of finding balance upside down. It was thrilling yet scary. The beauty of tripod is that with the palms on the ground, there are endless possibles for transitioning into arm balance postures for those who seek a challenge!

Forearm stand is one of the postures that took me years and years and years of practice (and there are parts of it that I am still working on)! It requires shoulder strength, stability, AND flexibility. It’s another posture that is demanding our 100% focus and attention!

This sequence of postures that is weaved together by our breath feels like saying hello and greeting an old friend each time we step on to the mat. It’s a great way to bring the mind and body into a steady rhythm, warm up the body, and start the yoga practice. Here I talk about the different ways you can practice your Surya Namaskara A!