Pose Dedicated To The Sage Koundinya I

How to do Pose Dedicated To The Sage Koundinya I

1. Plant your palms shoulder-width apart and spread your fingers.
2. Bend your elbows toward the back, keeping them from spreading wide.
3. Keep your forearms close to upright as your hands take your weight.
4. Keep your right leg supported across your left upper arm.
5. Lengthen your right leg across your body without losing its upper-arm support.
6. Float your left foot only if it lifts without a push or kick.
7. Reach your left leg backward, lengthening through your pointed toes.
8. Keep your head lifted in line with your spine, clear of the floor.
9. Lower your feet with control before your arms tire.

Benefits

Supporting yourself in this arm balance asks your wrists to take an active part in the effort.