This is bird note.

Eagle pose, crow pose, peacock pose.

Each of these bird-inspired yoga poses has deep roots in Hindu mythology and philosophy.

Eagle pose in Sanskrit is Garudasana. Garuda is a giant mythical sunbird with a golden

body and eagle's beak. His wings have so much power that by flapping them, he can stop the spinning

of heaven, earth, and hell.

Crow pose or kakasana harkens back to a legend in the Indian epic the Mahapharata.

Many Hindus believe that crows bridge the worlds of the living and the dead.

In an annual ritual called Shradha, people cook a feast for the crows outside to satisfy their ancestors who have passed on.

Peacock pose, or mairassana, is a challenging arm balance pose.

The peacock in Hinduism is a symbol of beauty, grace, and pride. Legend says that the peacock used to have dull feathers, but during a battle it shielded Indra, the god of the heavens. In return,

he made the peacock's feathers iridescent. Next time you take a yoga class,

breathe deeper, stretch longer, and rise higher

by channeling the ancient energy of these fearless birds.

For a bird note, I'm Tricia McCurgy.