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Chakora Bird Pose
Cakorasana
Lift the body on both hands with one leg behind the head and the other reaching upward.
Cakora is a mythical bird associated with the partridge.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
Prepare leg-behind-head placement and seated arm support separately.
Understanding the movement
This hand balance lifts the body with one foot behind the head while the other leg extends upward.
Hold and breathe
Do not hold the foot in place through neck pressure. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn controlled lowering of the body and legs in person.
Easier variations and preparation
Check the basic form and preparations with a teacher; do not force binds, inversions, or deep backbends.
This advanced variation requires support and range of motion. Check preparation and exit with a teacher when first learning.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
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