How to Do the Crow Pose

Watch more How to Do Yoga Poses videos: Although this position is commonly called the Crow pose, its Sanskrit name literally translates as Crane. Any fowl will do: the point is that you ll be perched like a bird on a wire. Warning Do not practice this pose if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, are pregnant, or have high blood pressure. Step 1: Squat on mat Squat on your mat with your feet wide apart and your knees pointing outward. Step 2: Reach