Cakravakasana is a simple kneeling pose that improves balance and tones the abdominal muscles. The name comes from the Sanskrit, cakravaka, which means “ruddy goose” or “sunbird”; and asana, meaning “pose.” In Hindu mythology, the cakravak is a reddish bird that appears at sunrise, bringing warmth and light.
To practice cakravakasana, begin on hands and knees with the back parallel to the ground, then one leg raises and extends back at hip level, while the opposite arm extends forward at shoulder level.
In English, this posture is known as sunbird pose or balancing table pose.
