In the Crow Pose the weight of your body is supported on your elbows, while your hands and head are orientated forward. This pose is not difficult to achieve, if you make sure you bend forward enough to prevent your mind from wandering. By regularly practicing this pose your wrists, arms and shoulders strengthen, while your concentration level is improved and your breathing capacity expands.

In order to proceed with this pose, squat yourself down and bring your arms between your knees. Your palms should be placed down on the floor, in front of your body. Make sure your shoulders are way apart and your fingers are pointing slightly inwards. Once you got to this position, try to bend your elbows out to the sides, converting the backs of your arms into shelves for your knees to comfortably rest on. Your look should be orientated forwards and you should breathe normally.

Once you got to this position try to identify a reference point on the wall or on the floor in front of you, which you will use for focusing. During this phase of the pose breathing plays a crucial role. Thus, it is important to inhale and then to retain your breath. While retaining your breath, try to lean towards the reference point that you previously selected. While doing this make sure you transfer the weight of your body to your hands and you lift your toes up. Exhale and then try to remain in the same position for about three or four deep breaths.

Despite the fact that it is considered to be a classic relaxation yoga pose, the Corpse Pose is in fact one of the most difficult Yoga Asanas. It can either be practiced before or in between Asanas, or as the Final Relaxation.

Before starting your Corpse Yoga Pose make sure you have laid symmetrically, as you need to have proper space to stretch you hands and your legs. You will notice that once you are done with this exercise you experience a feeling of marvelous relaxation of all your muscles.

When working on this pose, it is advisable to start by rotating your legs in and out and letting them fall slowly on the sides. Then, repeat the movement with your hands. The next move implies your spine. Rotate it by turning your head from side to side. Letting gravity embrace you, stretch yourself in a similar manner as if somebody was pulling your head away from your feet. Keep your shoulders down and as away from the feet as possible.

Soon, you will feel your entire weight going deeper into a state of profound relaxation. At this moment breathing is a key element, for obtaining the best results. Thus, you have to make sure you breathe deeply and your whole abdomen is rising when you inhale. Many specialists, as well as yoga practitioners agree that there are a lot of beneficial actions going on in your entire system, when you breathe correctly, such as, for example, removal of stress and reduction of the body’s energy loss.

For all its helpful results, the Corpse Pose is highly popular among the relaxation poses.

It is always a good idea to begin a series of poses with some easy, warm up positions. The single leg raise is a good way to start the session and prepare yourself for the following asanas. Leg raises are great for improving the tonus of your back and abdominal muscles. In order to effectively do this movement you should keep your back “glued” to the floor and not allow your spine to bend and your shoulders to help in the lifting motion. With palms resting on the floor, try to raise your legs slowly, while keeping control. The neck should remain relaxed during this motion and your lungs should be allowed to breathe freely.

The following exercise aimed at improving your leg muscles and flexibility is the leg-pull. This is great for a complete stretch of the leg muscles, which, in time, will grant you the ability to perform advanced yoga postures. While down on the floor try to catch your foot, while your leg is sitting straight above your head. If reaching your foot is a problem try using a belt to help you out. With the leg kept constantly straight, try to point your heel towards the ceiling. Gently pull the leg closer to your body while keeping your back straight and your shoulders close to the floor. Now slide your other leg on the floor, keeping it straightened and roll your thigh until your kneecap is directed towards the ceiling. With your shoulders still flat press your feet away from you, spreading them while you are pulling the raised leg towards you.

Breath and movement control is essential in all yoga poses, and the Bidalasana is a great exercise to help you get ready. Also known as the Cat Pose, this technique improves coordination and balance. The alignment of the center of your body is closely related to the position of your central area (the pelvic area) in relation with the rest of your body. The central balance point in all poses should be considered your hip area because it is the one dictating the movement and direction of your spine - your central energy line. In the cat tilt pose your hip is bent forward making your spine arch backward. Most yoga poses require you to use either the dog tilt (bending backward) or the cat tilt. Some require you to be neutral while others need a combination of all choices.

The aim of most prone yoga poses is to prepare the body muscles in areas such as strength and flexibility. Muscle stretches don’t only improve the way you will perform other yoga poses but also help your organism increase blood circulation. They also stimulate the nerve endings, keeping every portion of your body alive and energetic. Another characteristic of the prone poses is that they require and teach you how to have a straight back and a good yoga posture. Certain poses, such as the leg pull, for example, may seem a bit too demanding at first, so you should not get discouraged if you are unable to follow the instructions all the way from the first attempt.