There’s something magical about the moment in crow pose when you “take flight” and experience balance in that way. I didn’t even attempt it until 8 or 9 years into my practice because there are so many fundamental techniques to master before you jump right in. These are my favorite postures to prep for crow pose! 1️⃣ Chathuranga Dandasana push-ups (eight limbed staff pose): Keep your elbows tucked into your sides to engage your back and gaze forward to ensure your neck isn’t restricted. Both of these movements are critical when you’re in crow pose to help you maintain balance. The “pushing” motion comes in handy (use Hastha bandha!) at the stage of crow pose when you are resisting gravity to lift your feet off the mat. 2️⃣ Chakravakrasana (cat/cow flow): Focus on hollowing out the belly and drawing the navel into the spine (aka Uddiyana bandha). This is essential in crow pose so your core is acting like a vacuum / center of gravity. 3️⃣ Malasana (garland pose): This is a great hip opener that also gives you a taste of the level of connection your knees and elbows will have in crow pose (just with more weight, obviously). 4️⃣ Vyaghrasana tucks (tiger pose): Practice control when contracting here. Rather than relying on momentum to swing your knee forward, instead use your core to draw the knee in. This is the same sensation you’ll encounter when you’re setting up for crow pose. Try these prep postures before you try crow next time and let me know if it helps! . . . . #yogahacks #yogatutorial #crowpose #kakasana #yogatips #reels #yogareels #yoga #yogateacher #yogainspiration #fitspo #yogachallenge #fyp #foryou #yogatok #gymtok