Crow Pose Tutorial - How To Do Crow Pose For Beginners Bakasana

Master crow pose and learn to balance on your hands with this tutorial

Crow Pose (or Bakasana in Sanskrit) is what I would call the foundational arm balance pose. Most other arm balances are built off of this first pose so it's an important one to master if you eventually want to start doing more inversions and arm balances.

When my teacher first showed me crow pose I thought she was crazy and didn't think it would be something I would ever be able to do on my own. It seemed impossible! It took a very very VERY long time for me to be able to do this pose so don't get discouraged if it doesn't work for you right away!

In this video I'll show you how I get into crow pose and I'll give you tips & tricks you can do with a block if you are afraid of falling. At the end of the day you will need to have strong arms and a strong core while also being able to use your hands and wrists properly to balance. Fear plays a big part in arm balances so be kind to yourself and take the pressure off.

Have fun!!

Thanks for watching,
Kassandra

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[havingagoodtime]

YESSS!!! I DID IT!!!!
at first i thought i couldn't do this because i was chubby but i WAS WRONG!!!! i'm legit almost crying of happiness XD
THANK YOU sosososososo soooo much for this detailed and helpful video.

[misswolfe]

I've been struggling with crow pose for such a long time after doing yoga regularly for months. Everytime I watch a tutorial, I throw my hands up in frustration. I finally started focusing on core and upper body strength recently to help with this, and still struggle with my balance. I watched this video today, and was able to do the pose for a few seconds at a time! This is a big deal to me, and I feel confident enough to get better with time. Thank you for explaining clearly and being so encouraging.

[abbyhuntley]

Yay, OMG I just lifted from crow into headstand and lowered back into crow for the first time!!

[Theophilus]

Thank you. That was very encouraging. I've been doing yoga everyday for 3 months and have noticed that I've gotten stronger and more toned. I feel like challenging myself with this pose. And I'm so glad to hear that it took you years.

[tomstuder]

This is the best video! After a few tries, I was able to hold the pose for 5 seconds. Thank You!

[heatherhunter]

I have practiced yoga for years and been trying to do crow for five months and this video made it click!!! When you said to stop fearing falling I got it!! Now to figure out holding it longer 😂

[chelseagirl]

This was one of the finest yoga tutorials that I have seen for Bakasana.amazing .I am trying to increase my upper body strength.I can see how important this pose is as the foundation for arm balances.
I finally have the proper idea of what I have to do in order to master this pose.Thank you so much🙏.

[TheWilliam]

That was a really good explanation of the pose. I tried it for the first time yesterday and thought I cannot do this. But after your explanation I feel that with effort it is possible. Greetings from Scotland.

[riseupandheal]

I have been practicing this for a while (with little success!) I just managed to do this pose today thanks to this video! What you said about the fear of falling helped and today I fell a few times before I managed to do it! A lot of it came from allowing myself to trust my body, it was a small shift in thinking but it came with a significant result so thank you! Xx

[mituprasad]

I tried getting into crow after over a year & what a disaster it was🙈 & then I looked up ur tutorial. Though I have been practicing yoga for 2yrs. now... My body is still not very flexible... Blame it on me never moving for 30yrs. Of my life... Tight hips, stiff back... But m getting there... No qualms... Ur 2nd tutorial worked... My body suddenly remembered it & I succeeded in getting into it... Only for a few secs. but m happy... Gonna practice it everyday... Thanks Kassy... You are a saviour ❤️❤️❤️
Have been practicing yoga with u for the past 2yrs. An absolute fav guru🙏🤗

[summerrosencrans]

You’re such a great teacher for someone like me who is just beginning. I’ve always been athletic and into fitness, but resistant to yoga. I’m finding my body likes it as I get older and need the practice with flexibility. Thank you for great videos!!

[EarthAngelFrequencies]

This was helpful. Im teaching crow in my class tomorrow and this is amazing tips. Also the fact that you are doing it AND explaining for that entire time is so impressive. Thank you so much !!!

[NareshKumar-ycem]

Im a kind of guy who watch tutorials but not really try to do it.. but believe me this was really easy to do.. really helpful...

[cindyng]

took me abt 9 months to do this pose, and a few face planting.

[tash_my_gosh]

I just love this tutorial! I wish there were an option to upload the clip of me attempting this while watching quite some time later. You explained in a way that helped me distribute my weight more effectively and I finally realized where I was going wrong each time and I was able to hold for 8+ seconds this time lol! Thank you!

[sogno_]

this was SO helpful! i was able to do it for just a few seconds! and yes i did fall on my head lol, that's ok, the tricky part for me is getting the knees to go up high enough -- the yoga block tip helped! thank you so much <3

[maryannerinaldo]

This is my first youtube comment ever but I have to say I JUST DID CROW!! I've tried so many times before in studio classes for months and months, but this tutorial was the game changer and broke down everything so well. Thank you so much!!! <3

[stealthrunner]

I love how your telling a good old story while in crow pose 😂😂😂 love it xx

[jocelynweiss]

Hi Kassandra! It would be so great if you could do a tutorial for basic pigeon pose. My shin is never parallel to the mat, I don’t know if my hip is too high from the ground or if my overall alignment is just wonky. I’ve been watching your videos and doing your practices for years. I’d love your help!