Bakasana, or “crow/crane” pose is a great way to tone your abdominals, strengthen your wrists and arms, and stretch your upper back and groin. Plus, when you nail the pose, you can’t help but feel a burst of empowerment from your inner yoga ninja! Try out these quick tips from Adi for blissful balancing in Bakasana.
If this is your first attempt, we admit, the pose can seem daunting. Keep your feet on the floor and try lifting one at a time. This may be your move for weeks/months and that’s fine. With enough diligence and practice, you’ll get it! Worried about face plants? Realize that in the beginning, everything takes a little faith… and setting up a pillow crash pad has never hurt anyone. We’re pretty sure novice ninjas use the same technique!
Tags: arm balances, bakasana, crane, crow

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May 5, 2009 at 1:47 am
Tijana
Hi,Adi!
When I look how you do it, it looks so easy, but for me it’s not.I’m practicing yoga for a 6 months, I can see the progress, but that crane pose!!!
I’m having problems with this pose for a some time.I just can not do it!
But, I’m not giving up!
Thank you,Neesha and Sarah for a great videos and support.
Tijana
ps. sorry if I made a mistakes in language,english is not my maternal language