Like all arm balances, crow requires upper body and core strength with a strong mental focus, a touch of courage, and lots of patience. Here’s how to do it, some tips to remember, and why this pose can be a beneficial addition to your practice. And on top of that, the focus on concentration necessary for crow pose makes it excellent for flexing your mental muscles, too. It can be unnerving to risk falling, but overcoming that fear is part of the journey. So, next time crow pose comes up in class, give it a go! Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find you can hold it for a few seconds, maybe 10 seconds the next time, and so on. From there, you can begin incorporating this pose into your regular practice for extra strength and balance. A Kripalu trained yoga instructor, she has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, BET/CentricTV and YogaXpress. Known for infusing joy and connection in her classes, she has taught in the U.S. and abroad, including the Omega Institute, Dubai Yoga Fest, and SoulFEST. A Howard Alumna, she is an instructor at the Ailey Extension in New York City and has been featured in the NY Times, ESSENCE and SELF.
