Bakasana


Bakasana, also popularly known to many as “Kakasana” is a yoga asana. It is an arm balancing asana in which the hands are planted on the floor, shins rest upon upper arms, and feet lifts.


Benefits of Bakasana
Bakasana is an amazing full body workout. Its works your arm and core muscles, as well as strengthens your wrists, upper back, and legs. The pose stretches the upper back, which help decrease heart burn and acidity, and increase the flexibility and elasticity of the spine. "

How to do Bakasana?
Put your palm on the floor and straighten your legs. Press your knees against your shoulder bone closer to your armpits. Move your weights forward to your arms and try to lift your feet from the floor. Now maintain the balance on your hands.

It is very important to get your yoga poses right to reap maximum benefits. Therefore, it is recommended to practice yoga under the supervision of professional trainers.


About the author: Hardik is an advanced fitness trainer, Zumba licensed expert, yoga expert, strength and conditioning specialist, marshal art and karate black belt. 

Comments

  1. Master Namra13 September 2020 at 07:05

    The way you are teaching how to do bakasana steps and benefits s is amazing. I literally loved your method. We have started such website to teach Yoga poses for kids and elder people.You can make a visit to our website and give us some feedback about it.https://searchayurvedic.com/yoga-poses/kakasana-benefits-and-steps-to-follow/

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