Yoga Practice Name
Bakasana
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Sit in vajrasana and place your palms in front of your body.
- Slowly bring the body on the hands and bring the knees to your forearms near the armpit.
- Then lift your feet off the ground and stand on the hands keeping your tilting and knees on the forearms.
- Balance your body and hold the position for as long as you can.
- Return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Balance should be on both the hands.
- Keep focus on a fixed point.
Cautions and Limitations
- Balance should be on both the hands.
- Keep focus on a fixed point.
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- People with any back or any other injury should not practice this asana.
- People who have cervical should avoid this asana.
Complimentary Practice
Shashankasana
General Benefits
- Strengthens your arms.
- Tones the spine.
- Increases the concentration.
- Brings the peace of mind.
Benefits for Disease
Depression
Body and Organ Affected
Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Wrist, Waist, Abdomen, Leg, Knee, Hand