Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow), Eka Pada Koundinyasana, Dwi Pada Koundinayasna & Flying Splits – Overview
Lesson Overview
- Features: Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow), and similar poses such as Dwi Pada Koundinyasana (Two Legged Koundinya’s), Eka Pada Koundinyasana (Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya) and Eka Pada Koundinyasana II (Flying Splits)
- Objective: Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
- Description: Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Parsva Bakasana
PARSH-vah bahk-AHS-anna
“parsva” = side
“bakasana” = crane or crow
Side Crow Pose
Dwi Pada Koundinyasana
“dwi” = two
“pada” = leg or foot
“Koundinya” = name of Sage
Two Legged Koundinya’s Pose
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I & II
“eka” = one
“pada” = leg or foot
“Koundinya” = name of Sage
Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II is also known as Flying Splits
Heart of Pose
- Arm Balance
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