Benefit: The crane posture clears the head and balances right and left hemispheres of the brain, enhancing concentration, and improving nervous system function.
Posture
- Stand up straight with your feet together. Place your palms together in front of you, as if in a prayer position.
- Balance your weight on your right foot as you bend your left knee, and raise your left foot next to your right knee.
- Let your toes point to the floor.
- Close your eyes.
- Hold the position while balancing. With practice, you can increase the length of time you are able to balance in this posture.
- Change to your left foot.