June Pose of the Month ~ Svarga Dvidasana ~ Bird of Paradise

Svarga Dvidasana ~ Bird of Paradise

• From Tadasana.
• Have feet as wide as outside hips.
• Fold forward.
• Bring left arm behind back.
• Bring right arm through legs and bind arms behind back.
• The right arm will grab the left.
• Shift the weight to the left side of the body slowly freeing up the right leg.
• Peel the right foot off the floor as the whole left heel presses into the earth.
• Begin to lift up and once upright, extend right leg out.
• Hold for 5 breaths and repeat other side.
• Feel free to work on this posture in increments to get the feel of strength and balance.