Yoga Takes Flight! Arm-Balancing Split

Become a Crow master already? It's time to tackle a more challenging pose. The Arm Balancing Split not only requires upper-body and core strength but also takes some major hamstring and hip flexibility. Graceful and bold, the pose may look too crazy to attempt, but if you follow these step-by-step instructions, you'll be mastering it in no time.

 

• Come into Warrior 1 with your right foot forward. Lower your hands and back knee to the ground. Hold here for five breaths, stretching through the hips.