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To glide: Reach the hands forward on the mat and glide forward. This isn’t really a hop or jump, nor is it a teetering to try to float sort of thing. We are attempting to seamlessly shift the weight from the feet to the hands and visa versa. In order to do that, we try to keep the bum low - this uses so much more core strength. Then glide back to starting position Repeat this as many times as you'd like; it’s really quite fun. To build up even more strength and control, try to decelerate the glide and allow yourself to find moments of float. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a743b1f6f386220c43df8/1629310473053-GRY6VVXEIMSR88PY27TK/Animated+GIF-downsized_large+%285%29.gif Blog - 4 moves to ease your way into Crow Pose - To make this shape: Start in a supported high plank with the knees on the mat. Keep the core strong to maintain a neutral spine. Hands: on the mat, under the shoulders - or better yet, slightly forward of the shoulders. Let the fingers spread as wide as feels comfortable. Then, to protect the wrists, press the pads of the fingers firmly into the mat. Arms: as we lower halfway down, draw the elbows toward the waist. Stop when the upper arm bone and ribs are in the same line. Try not to let the shoulders go below elbow height, it’s for the sake of your shoulders. Shoulder blades: I really like to bring attention to this part. As we lower down, shoulder blades draw together and down the back. As we push back up the shoulder blades spread. ** The shoulder blades and arms work together to control movements, so use them as one unit! To amp it up: You can do two things to amp this up: Keep the knees on the mat and just up your reps. As you start to build up strength, take a few of these from high plank with the knees lifted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a743b1f6f386220c43df8/1629308991211-IC1KMQQCBJP3ZS9E8HFU/IMG_2849.jpg Blog - 4 moves to ease your way into Crow Pose - To make this shape: Start from a seat and rock the weight back to balance on the sit bones. Legs = shins parallel to the mat. Toes together and knees apart. I started to draw my heels toward my glutes a little bit to more closely mimic the shape of crow pose. Arms = Reach the arms as far forward as possible. We are looking to create space between the shoulder blades. Outer arms touch inner knees. Feel free to extend the fingers toward the sky for some extra forearm action. To amp it up: Try to get the knees as close toward the shoulders as possible. We want to curl up tightly (remember - trying to look like crow pose here). Just like in our squat, arms are steadfast! Press the knees toward the arms, and the arms resist. Hold as long as you’d like. Sometimes I like to add a block between my legs (the knees feel best for my body) and/or between the hands for extra engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a743b1f6f386220c43df8/1629309017196-VKYIXQ9JYJ8TWE5JFJZG/IMG_2848.jpg Blog - 4 moves to ease your way into Crow Pose - To make this shape: Feet = hips’ width or wider; we want the toes pointing out so that the knees and toes are tracking in the same direction. The entire foot, including the heels, should be on the mat. If they don't touch, don’t worry! You can either bring the mat to the heels by rolling it up a bit or elevate the hips on a block. Arms = hands heart center, the backs of the arms press toward the inner knees/thighs. Spine = long, tailbone reaches down toward the floor, and heart lifts upward. To amp it up: First, make sure the arms are strong and steadfast, then squeeze the inner thighs to the backs of the arms. Hold for about 3 breaths. 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