Bakasana or crow pose

Bakasana or crow pose:-

How to do??????

• Squat on the floor with legs slightly apart.
• Place the hands on the floor and let the palms feel the floor.
• Raise the heels and balance yourself on the toes.
• Slowly bend forward and shift the weight of the body to the palms.
• Lift yourself up using the palms. The elbows will be bent. Raise yourself up further till the hands are perpendicular to the ground.
• Now the entire weight of the body will rest on the palms and the knees should touch the outside of the hands, just above the elbows.
• Retain the breath in the final position. Maintain this position for as long as you are comfortable. Your concentration should be on maintaining the balance of the body.
• To release the pose, return to the initial squatting position and breathe normally.
• Repeat this as many times as you are comfortable.

It's benefits.........

• It stretches and strengthens the back.
• It strengthens arms.
• It tones the abdominal wall.
• It aids back pain and indigestion.
• It can remove tension and anxiety.

Contradictions.........

• Those who are suffering from knee, joint and back pain should avoid this.
• It should be avoid by women who are pregnant or women during their menstrual cycle.
• Blood pressure patients should avoid this pose.