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Functional Ashtanga / Bakasana / Shoulder Protraction
Bakasana
Functional Ashtanga

Bakasana

Crane
Shoulder Protraction

Bakasana (Crane/Crow Pose)

Arm balance with knees on the backs of the arms.

Key mobility focus: shoulder protraction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder protraction for Bakasana:

  1. Shoulder Protraction PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Protraction PNF

Other Movements in Bakasana

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Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Bakasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Bakasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Bakasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Bakasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Bakasana
scapula-elevation scapula-elevation in Bakasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Bakasana
Wrist Joint Extension Wrist Joint Extension in Bakasana
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