A Complete Guide to Bakasana. Intro, Benefits & How To Perform

What is the meaning of Bakasana?

From the Sanskrit words “baka,” which means “crane,” and “asana,” which means “pose,” comes to the name “bakasana.” Bakasana is also known as Crane Pose in English. It is called a Crane pose because, when done correctly, the body posture resembles a crane. In the past, many Asian cultures believed that birds like crows and cranes were God’s messengers. They are thought to be able to live between the finite and infinite worlds and transcend the finite world. They are regarded as the connection between the heavens and the earth. Bakasana yoga, or the crane pose, represents all of these qualities, and the crane is also thought to symbolize youth and happiness. When a person can perform this pose, they feel light and happy.

How to do Bakasana Yoga?

Wonder how to do Bakasana? To start this pose stands in a Tadasana or Mountain pose by keeping your arms at your sides. Through this process, breathe steadily, and follow these steps:

• Fold your knees a little so that you can bring your palms on the yoga mat, around shoulder distance apart.
• Place your palms squarely on the mat, one foot in front of the other. Press into each finger’s top joint with your wide fingers.
• Straighten your elbows back. Head in that direction, but don’t bend them into Chaturanga arms.
• Open your knees so that they are in line with your upper arms as you ascend onto the balls of your feet.
• Your upper arms should be on the backs of your knees.
• Lift your head as you begin to bring your weight forward into your hands.
• Lift one foot, then the other, off the ground as you come up on your tiptoes.
• Keep the knees on the arms and engage the inner thighs for support.
• Grasp your buttocks with your feet.
• Concentrate on how the body feels lifted. Try not to sink into the pose because doing so can put weight on the shoulders.
• To emerge, exhale and return your weight until your feet touch the floor again.

Common Mistakes You can avoid

Bakasana beginners frequently make the following gaffes:

• The elbows should not be splayed and should be in line with the shoulders and wrists. You will get hurt if you put too much weight on your wrists.
• Spread your fingers out so that you can grip them on the ground rather than keeping them too close.
• Make use of your core muscles rather than just your hips.
• Place your knees as high as they can go, and do not rest your legs on the arm.
• The body won’t move up if you delay transferring weight to the hands.