Arm balancing asanas are a type of yoga pose that require significant strength, stability, and balance in the arms, shoulders, and core. Some common arm balancing asanas include:
- Crow Pose (Bakasana): This pose requires the hands to be placed firmly on the ground with the knees resting on the back of the arms, and the feet lifted off the ground.
- Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana): This pose is a variation of Crow Pose, with one knee resting on the back of the opposite arm and the other leg extended out to the side.
- Eight Angle Pose (Astavakrasana): This pose requires the arms to be twisted around one leg while balancing on the other leg.
- Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana): This pose involves placing the hands on the ground and lifting the legs up to rest on the back of the arms.
- Peacock Pose (Mayurasana): This pose involves balancing the body on the hands with the elbows close to the abdomen.
These poses require a lot of practice and strength-building to master, so it's important to warm up properly and work on building strength in the arms and core before attempting them. It's also important to remember that yoga is not about achieving the perfect pose, but rather about finding balance and peace within the body and mind.