Bird or Crown Pose (Bakasana)

Good for kids 5 and up, if children are afraid of falling forward you can put a bolster or cushions in front of them. Getting into the pose:

From standing, bend the knees and plant the hands on the ground shoulder distance apart, put the knees on the upper arms close to the armpits, look forward, and lift one foot off the ground then the other balancing on the arms . Squeeze the belly and lift the back of the heart.

Benefits of This Pose:

This arm balance strengthens the wrists, arm and abdomen while toning the internal organs.

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