This is one of those postures that if you are strong you think what is all the fuss about, but if you are not strong it can seem impossible, particularily to go backwards. Mark gives some great tips for refining the technique and to help you to lift from the floor.
Nakrasana is one of those bizarre postures that crop up now and again in Ashtanga. I always loved it right from the word go because of the playful element and the chance to build strength. In this video I give you some tips to help bring your inner crocodile to life.
I had the great pleasure recently to be invited to practice with David at the beautiful Purple Valley in Goa. Of course I took the opportunity to make another interview, which is in editing at the moment. In the meantime here is a little clip to help if your Nakrasana looks more like a slippery snake than a crocodile.