Vaka means crane. In this asana we assume the position similar to that of a crane, hence the name.

Steps for Practice for Vakasana:
1. Sit, placing your soles on the ground. Maintain some distance between both the knees and place your palm on the ground, stretch out your fingers. Place both the knees on respective side above elbows.

2. Now slowly bend forward so that both your legs are raised up and balance above the ground on your hands with the help of knees. Gaze in front.

3. Maintain and then return to the original position. Slowly place your soles on the ground.

Benefits of Vakasana
1. Muscles and nerves of the arms are strengthened.

2. The chest becomes strong.

3. This is beneficial in lumbar spondilitis.

Precautions during Vakasana
Since this is a balancing pose, care must be taken while practicing this asana.

Beginner`s Tip:Beginner`s should practice this asana for short durations initially; a longer duration may cause numbness, and also a loss of balance which can lead to injury as the body will take time to acquire the required balance.