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Duck Pose
Karandavasana
From Forearm Stand, fold the legs into Lotus and lower them toward the upper arms.
Karandava is a type of duck.
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
Develop Forearm Stand and Lotus separately.
Understanding the movement
This compound balance lowers Lotus-folded legs toward the upper arms from a forearm inversion.
Hold and breathe
Do not first attempt Lotus and forearm balance together. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn the lowering, re-lifting, and landing sequence directly with a teacher.
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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