Yoga Anatomy

Parsva Bakasana

Side Crow Pose, Side Crane Pose

parsh-vah bak-AHS-anna

parsva = side; baka = crow, crane, heron

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External oblique

Pectineus

Adductor brevis

Triceps brachii

External oblique

Classification

Asymmetrical twisting balancing arm support pose

Skeletal joint actions

Spine Upper limbs Lower limbs

Cervical extension, rotationScapular abduction, shoulder

flexion and adduction,

elbow flexion moving

toward extension, forearm

pronation, wrist dorsiflex-

ion

Hip flexion and adduction,

knee flexion