New yogaTip! One-legged Crane

One legged crane, or eka pada bakasana, requires both upper body and core strength.  Connect to your abdominal muscles so you can transition from crane to the one-legged variation with grace and ease.

Quick Tips:

• Start in malasana (squatting) to stretch the hips and lower back.
• When planting the palms, lift the heels off of the earth.
• Lift the hips higher than the shoulders as you lean into the hands.
• Draw the navel strongly to the spine with every exhale and keep your abdominal muscles engaged to lighten up on the upper body.
• When transitioning to the one-legged variation, shifting your weight into one arm as you float the opposite knee to the center.