The balancing Eagle is an excellent exercise to tone and limber muscles of the legs and arms. Stand on left leg. Twist right leg around it. Entwine arms in front of chest, right elbow tucked in the left with palms over each other ; fingers touch nose. When balance is secure, inhale and bend forward until elbows rest on right thigh or knee. Keep arms entwined with fingers touching nose. Hold for 5 seconds, breathing freely. Relax. Repeat same movements standing on right leg and twisting the left around it. Do this exercise four times, alternating the right and left legs.

The balancing Crow requires strength in the arms and wrists to support weight of the body when legs are raised. Since this exercise takes a great deal of practice before balance is secure to raise the legs, as a protection place a pillow on the floor between hands, just in case you fall.

First squat on toes, legs apart, with palms flat on floor. Elbows are slightly bent and close to inner part of knees. Inhalse ; press elbows against knees, then try to raise your legs. Breathe freely while holding the pose for 5 seconds, or as long as possible. Repeat three times.

Deep Knee Bend