Yoga Practice Name
Kagasana
English Name
Crow Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Stand straight and take few deep breathes.
- Fold your knees and bend like malasana, but don't make your legs apart.
- Keep the legs together and abdomen should be touching the thighs.
- Hands should be on the knees.
Practice Keynotes
- Balance should be on the both the legs equally.
- To make it more comfortable you can take support in initial days.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- People with any back or any other injury should not practice this asana.
- People who have cervical should avoid this asana.
General Benefits
- Strengthens the legs.
- Improves the digestive and urinary system.
Benefits for Disease
Depression
Body and Organ Affected
Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Back, Navel, Ankle, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot