Crow’s Pose, here’s the most incredible balance you’ll learn on your arms like a pro but that’s pretty amazing. Yoga for cyclists course conveys a sense of implausible balance – like you should be toppling over on your face pretty much instantaneously.  Find that Scary?  With practice and a little humor you’ll be soon coming in for a landing.

Begin with creating a stable foundation.  Spread your fingers wide for balance, hands are on the mat shoulder-width apart.

Then, squat down in a way you do when preparing to leap, with knees pressed tightly against the outside of your upper arms, like an a frog that’s just landed.  Let your kneecaps land somewhere soft.  Gaze forward, as if you were regarding your most beloved possession.

Squeeze your core like an impending breakthrough giggle.  You need a strong core.  And then, the shift of your weight to your hands, lifting both of your feet as high off the ground as possible.  Still not good?  That’s normal.

If you topple over, Remember you are in good company!  We’ve all been there.  A soft blanket or pillow in front of you can help lessen impact of a fall.  Recognize that falls are a part of learning; they are bound to happen.

There is some strange pattern of progress one can find.  Some days you will soar and others you will feel like you are chasing shadows.  Being patient & having fun will make  Embrace each victory no matter how small; each moment you are off the ground is precious