

8 mins
This class develops Nakrasana (Crocodile Jumps) as a demanding plank variation. We begin in plank itself, reinforcing why Nakrasana is a “plank family pose”: the priority is holding the Danda line—head, torso, pelvis, legs strong like a crowbar. From this base, practice small jumps in place while keeping the body one stiff unit. The “big four”—quadriceps, hamstrings, abdomen, buttocks—must stay contracted so the hips never rise separately. Next, explore forward/back hops and progressions onto the forearms, where maintaining the plank shape becomes even harder. Height of the jump is irrelevant; integrity of the line is everything. Finally, add Chaturanga jumps: elbows bent before, during, and after flight, with no change through the arms. The key lesson: Nakrasana is not about flashy leaps but about discipline and repetition—jumping while never leaving the plank or Chaturanga shape. This builds stamina, rhythm, and whole-body strength.