Baby Grasshopper Pose

Bāla Śalabhāsana / Maksikanagāsana prep

Works on Shoulders · Core · Wrists

How to do it

1. Start in a wide squat with the hands on the floor.
2. Hook one thigh over the back of the same-side upper arm, with the other leg stretched out to the side.
3. Lean forward, lift the extended foot and breathe; lower and switch sides.

To come out, lower the foot, bring the hips down and rest.

Common mistakes

• Don’t collapse in the wrists.
• Don’t rush the lean.
• Don’t force the leg higher.

Benefits

• An easier step toward the full Grasshopper.
• Builds balance and arm strength.
• Opens the hips.

Make it easier or different

• Easier: keep the foot on the floor.
• Support: rest on a block or a pillow.
• Challenge: extend the leg fully.

Take care: Warm up the wrists and skip with wrist or shoulder pain.

Suggest a correction

What next

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Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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