Bhaka Dhyanasana or Crane Pose requires more coordination than muscular strength. The posture aims to balance the nervous system and strengthens the arms and wrists. A sense of physical balance is developed.
How to do Baka Dhyanasana (Patient Crane Pose)
- Squat on the floor with the feet apart
- Balance on the toes and place the hands flat on the floor, directly in front of the feet
- The elbows should be slightly bent
- Lean forward and adjust the knees so that the inside of the knees touches the outside of the upper arms as near as possible to the armpits
- Lean further forward
- Transfer the body weight onto the arms and lift the feet off the floor
- Balance on the hands with the knees resting firmly on the upper arms
- Bring the feet together
- Focus the gaze at the nose tip
- Hold the final position for as long as comfortable
Benefits of Baka Dhyanasana
- Increases the strength in the arms, shoulders and wrists
- Balances the nervous system
- Develops a sense of physical balance
Cautions:
- People with high blood pressure, heart disease or cerebral thrombosis should not attempt this practice.
- To be sure that you practice an asana correctly, we recommend participating in our Yoga Teacher Training Program.