Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow Pose), Dwi Pada Koundinyasana, Eka Pada Koundinyasana I & Parsva Bhuja Dandasana (Grasshopper / Dragonfly Pose)

Parsva Bakasana

Dwi Pada Koundinyasana

Eka Pada Koundinyasana I

Parsva Bhuja Dandasana

Parsva Bakasana

PARSH-vah bahk-AHS-anna

“parsva” = side

“bakasana” = crane or crow

Side Crow Pose

Dwi Pada Koundinyasana

“dwi” = two

“pada” = leg or foot

“Koundinya” = name of Sage

Two Legged Koundinya’s Pose

Eka Pada Koundinyasana I

“eka” = one

“pada” = leg or foot

“Koundinya” = name of Sage

Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya

Eka Pada Koundinyasana II is also known as Flying Splits and is covered here.

Parsva Bhuja Dandasana

Grasshopper or Dragonfly Pose

Also known as: Maksikanagasana

Heart of Pose

• Arm Balance
• Twist

Effects / Benefits

Energy, Mood, Emotion

Effects to energy, mood or emotion may include the following.

• Can inspire confidence.

Inner Body

Inner body effects may include the following.

• Tones abdominal organs.