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Crow / Crane

BAKASANA

TRADITIONAL ALIGNMENT

Foot to Hip :
Spine : Rotated and long.
Shoulder to Hand :

INTEGRATION

Bakasana or Kakasana are translated; ('baka' - crane or 'kaka' - crow) and resemble these birds. Crow is the simplest of arm balances and the foundation for all others.

EXPLORATION

Foot to Hip :
Spine :
Shoulder to Hand :

MODIFICATION

- Block under head / feet
- One foot off
- Crow hops

ADVANCEMENT

Handstand
One legged
EKP

RELATED POSES

Crow / Crane
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