BAKASANA

Bakasana

The word “baka” is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “crane” and “asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. 

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

  • Stand straight with your feet apart (wider than your hips). 

  • As you exhale bend your knees, place your palms on the mat between your knees, your knees pointing sideward and behind your arms (triceps). 

  • Place your palms firmly on the mat. 

  • Now lift your right foot off the mat and balance your weight. 

  • Slowly lift your left foot off the mat, your body weight completely resting on your palms. 

  • Engage your core and tighten yours abs. 

  • Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds). 

  • Now slowly drop your one foot down and then the other.  

  • Drop your knees on the mat, sit on your heels and relax in shashankasana.  

BENEFITS: 

  • It helps in strengthening the arms and wrists. 

  • It helps in stretching the upper back. 

  • It helps in strengthening the abdominal muscles. 

  • It helps in opening the groins. 

  • It helps in toning abdominal muscles.  

CONTRA-INDICATIONS: 

  • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Severe back pain, Knee injury, Frozen shoulder, Pregnancy.  

DISCLAIMER: – PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.

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