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Arm Balances Hand-standing series

Eka Pada Bakasana

One-legged crane

Eka Pada Bakasana (One-legged crane) demonstrated at Agastya Yoga School
Photograph from the handbook Yogasana for Intermediates, Agastya Yoga School.

Eka "one", pada "foot", baka "crane".

FamilyArm Balances
LevelIntermediate (YCB Level 2)
AwarenessAs for Baka Dhyanasana

Technique

  1. Come into the final position of Baka Dhyanasana and gaze at the tip of the nose.
  2. Keeping the balance, move more weight on to one arm and slowly stretch the opposite leg back until it is straight.
  3. Hold as long as possible without strain.
  4. Return the knee to the upper arm, lower the feet and relax. Practise with the other leg.

Awareness

As for Baka Dhyanasana.

What it gives

  • As for Baka Dhyanasana.

Precautions

  • As for Baka Dhyanasana.

Learn it with Acharya Lokesh

Intermediate postures are safest when a teacher watches you. Book a free trial session at home in Delhi or online, or take the illustrated guide home.

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Text from Acharya Lokesh's handbook Yogasana for Intermediates (Agastya Yoga School, 2022), edited for clarity. General information about a traditional practice, not medical advice: if you have a health condition, are pregnant or recovering from surgery, ask your doctor first.

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