Along with tree pose, I think of this as being one of the
poses people think of when they think of people doing yoga. Despite its
cartoon-y nature, it’s quite tricky and, ultimately, pretty rewarding.
Unlike tree
pose, there isn’t anything obviously eagle-y about it at first glance, but it
is there.
Trying to find a focal point past the entwined forearms and
hands, I am unable to maintain the usual combined binocular picture of the
world I’m used to. Instead, I get two images, one from each eye, like most
creatures do (can you think of another creature with both eyes on the front of
the head rather than the sides?). My eyes flicker from side to side getting
used to this new perspective.
In this crouched but taught position, knees bent, elbows
pushing up, I am really aware of the musculature around my shoulders and upper
arm – there is a coiled sense of strength which I can release if I dip my shoulders,
arch my neck back and spread my arms out and behind me, fingertips lifting up
and back. Flying.
I don’t know if this variant even has a name, but it feels
great.
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