Firefly Pose is an advanced arm balance that helps strengthen the core. Firefly Pose requires a good amount of strength in the core and hip flexors to lift the legs. Some preparatory postures to Firefly Pose include doing the “Bug Walk”, low lunges, and there is also a halfway point to Firefly that before the full extension of the legs.
To do Firefly Pose start in a squat with the knees a bit more than hip distance apart and the pelvis tilted forward. Place the hands on the mat between the feet then one my one lift the legs to be on top of the biceps and extend the legs. This pose has a lot to it to pull off successfully, but can be done with practice and patience!
Firefly Pose is an advanced arm balance that helps strengthen the core. Firefly Pose requires a good amount of strength in the core and hip flexors to lift the legs. Some preparatory postures to Firefly Pose include doing the “Bug Walk”, low lunges, and there is also a halfway point to Firefly that before the full extension of the legs.
To do Firefly Pose start in a squat with the knees a bit more than hip distance apart and the pelvis tilted forward. Place the hands on the mat between the feet then one my one lift the legs to be on top of the biceps and extend the legs. This pose has a lot to it to pull off successfully, but can be done with practice and patience!