Bakasan (Heron Pose)Yoga Asana:

Gomukhasana, in this pose the position of the legs resembles the face of a cow and hence the name. The thighs and calves are placed in such a way that they are wide at one end and tapering at the other. It is a seated hip opener pose.

Bakasan (Heron Pose) Yoga Asana Steps:

• Wide stretch the fingers of your hands and place the palms on the floor (shoulder width apart) right in front of your feet. Point the fingers forwards and keep the elbows slightly bent.
• Lean forward a little in order to bring the knees close to the armpits as much as you can. Transfer your body weight to your arms completely while your toes are still on the floor.
• Gently press your knees against the arms and slowly lift your big toes off the floor. Raise your buttocks a little and balance the body solely on your arms.
• Lift your head, lengthen your neck. Look straight to focus your gaze on a fixed point. Once you have secured the balance move your feet closer so as to bring the inner edges of your feet together.
• Breath normally and hold the position for 5 to 15 breaths.
• To come out of the pose slowly lower your feet to the floor. Relax the body taking slow and deep breaths.