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Bhekasana Class 2

12 mins

This class develops Bhekāsana (Frog Pose) through the lens of backbend principles. Begin at the wall in a supported lunge to feel thigh rotation and quadriceps length, then translate the same actions belly-down: thighs grounded, abdomen as the base, chest lifting only after the legs are steady. Focus on the triple leg action—adduction, internal rotation to neutral, and bracing—to keep the kneecaps facing straight down. Explore one-leg-at-a-time work before attempting both legs, with variations using forearm support or wall leverage. Emphasis is on lengthening the quadriceps and hip flexors more than creating an extreme spinal bend, since flexible front-body muscles open the way for later backbends. The takeaway: Bhekāsana is less about depth of arch and more about disciplined leg action and front-body extension.