Wake up and Loosen up with BAKASANA

Hi friends,

             Today we will see "The CRANE Pose".

                                Health tip of the day: BAKASANA/KAKASANA

                                                              Bakasana

Bakasana is a complete arm balancing posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit word Baka meaning crane and asana meaning posture. This asana is also called the Crow Pose.

How to do Bakasana :

• Stand in Tadasana.(http://yourdailyyoga.blogspot.in/2017/12/time-to-get-healthy.html)
• From Tadasana sit on the floor such that your palms touch the ground.
• Your arms should be shoulder width apart.
• Lift your hips so that it touches your triceps.
• Keep your eyes straight and lift your feet off the ground.
• Your whole body weight is shifted on to your arms.
• Stay in this pose for 10 to 30 seconds.
• Relax.
• Repeat this asana for 5 to 10 minutes daily.

Refer this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW4NYacLCKg

Benefits of Bakasana :

• Wrists and Arms are strengthened.
• Gives good stretch to the whole body.
• Improves sense and body balance.
• Mind alertness is improved.
• Helps in improving your confidence.

Important Note :

Avid this asana if you suffer from any wrist or arm injury and avoid during pregnancy.

      "Your body is your Temple. Keep it clean and healthy."

See you in another session on fitness with yoga. Till then stay fit and happy.

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