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Side Crane Pose
Parsva Bakasana
Twist the torso, support the outer thigh on the upper arm, and lift both feet with the knees together.
Parsva means side; baka means crane.
The photograph shows the basic knees-together form with hand support and thigh-to-upper-arm contact.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
Learn a knees-together twisting squat with a teacher.
Understanding the movement
This arm balance places the outer thigh on the upper arm after a twist, with both knees bent and the chest and gaze forward.
Hold and breathe
Establish chest rotation and hand support before shifting weight. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn how to maintain arm support and lower the bent knees and feet with a teacher.
Easier variations and preparation
Prepare in a twisting squat with the feet grounded.
This advanced variation requires support and range of motion. Check preparation and exit with a teacher when first learning.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
Phalakasana (Plank Pose)
Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
Caturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
Bakasana (Crane Pose)