Bakasana
Bakasana is the sanskrit word for the Crane Pose. It is one
of those yoga poses that actually looks a lot harder than it really is. The
position requires some serious upper arm strenght involved and, of course,
balance.
Description:
Bakasana or Crane pose, is a yoga posture in which the body
supposedly resembers a crane standing in water. The name comes from the
Sanskrit words Baka (Crane) and Asana (Pose). Asana belongs to a group of postures
known as hand balances.
Verbal Cues:
1. Bending the knees slightly, bring your palms flat on the
floor about shoulder distance apart.
2. Place the knees on the back of the upper arms.
3. Start to come forward, lifting the head as you go.
4. Take your feet off the floor, one at a time, so you come
to balance with both feet up.
Benefits:
1. Strengthens arms and wrists.
2. Stretches the upper back.
3. Opens the groins.
4. Strengthens the abdominal muscles.
5. Tones the abdominal organs
Caution:
1. If pregnant do not attempt.
2. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome.
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