Asana refers to yoga postures average level of complexity. For beginners it is not recommended. Development of asanas should start after 2-3 years of regular practice, when the hands get stronger and be able to hold the weight of the body. Bakasana strengthens hands. Additionally, this Asana
improves blood circulation in the coccyx and the abdominal cavity, thereby solving the problem of internal organs, located in this area.
Technique for Beginners
Sliding feet, squat on his haunches. soles of the feet firmly pressed to the floor. Seat lift off the floor and balance.
Knees apart, torso forward.
Breathe, Get your hands behind your knees and place the palms on the floor.
Bend your elbows, heels, lifting from the floor, apply the body forward and place the lower leg on top of the hand. Take a few breaths.
On the exhale, tilt your body forward and lift your toes off the floor.
Straighten hands, hold the weight of the body on the hands.
Stay in this position for 20-30 seconds, breathing normally.
Exhale, bend the elbows and lower body, lower legs armpits, stand down and relax.
subtleties of execution
Since the thoracic spine bent, breathing movements of the chest in this position minimized. Do not forget to make a smooth, shallow breathing!
A common feature for all the “bird” asanas (eagle pose, peacock) is a flexion of the thoracic spine, shoulder blades breeding and extension of the cervical spine. In other words, it is necessary to spread the “wings” and pull the “beak”!