EK
Eka Pada Bakasana I
एक पाद बकासन I
Advancedstanding
Target Muscles
coreshoulderswristship flexors
Benefits (3)
- + Advanced crow progression
- + Unilateral arm balance
- + Core and shoulder mastery
Avoid If (2)
- - Wrist injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
About
Eka Pada Bakasana I is a one-legged crow with one leg extended straight back while the other stays on the arm.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Come into Bakasana (Crow Pose).
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2. Weight stable on both hands.
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3. Core very active.
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4. Slowly extend right leg straight back.
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5. Left knee stays on left upper arm.
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6. Right leg up and back — parallel to body.
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7. Gaze forward. Hold 3-5 breaths.
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8. Bend right leg back to Bakasana.
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9. Other side.
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10. Lower down.