Sanskrit Name: Baka Dhyanasana
Pose Type: Arm Balance
Patient Crane pose is one of the poses that look more tricky than it is to do.
The days I have decided to include this pose in my practice are the days when I am high in energy and in a happy mood. Initially, I used to wonder why it isn’t an everyday pose?! And slowly I understood that it is unless my mind resists to give in to the pose.
Baka Dhyansana has benefits that will instantly ready you to get into the pose. So let us visit the advantages of doing Patient Crane pose.
1. It develops self-trust
Unless you trust yourself, balancing on your arms and staying there is impossible. And this self-trust goes with you off the mat as well.
2. Balances the nervous system:
When you come to the final position notice your breath. It is even and regular. Focusing on your breath, hold the position for as long as you could, comfortably.
3. Increases concentration:
This pose teaches that when you are completely in the present moment what you desire can be achieved.
4. Strengthens arms, shoulder, and wrists:
With the shift of weight towards your arms and shoulders, it helps in strengthening the muscles of this region. Also strengthening your wrist joints, you will notice an improved flexibility of wrists.
5. Builds confidence:
As you reach the final position in this pose, the power you experience is of accomplishment. This pose helps in understanding that it takes a stable mind and confident approach to attain a fulfilling result.
Include Baka Dhyanasana and have a fulfilling practice.
Namaste.