Naradasana

Description

Naradasana: asana

Asana Type

Twist

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Sastra Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika 298-302

Original Verse

nardasn ipiò ju vam pgwlI keir ÉUpir taih lgavE )erI , gaefa suxaE )[ae hE jae$ diD paotI raoE sae$ . 298.

Transliteration

näradäsana piñöi ju väma pagathalé keri bhüpari tähi lagävai pheré | goòä sudhau phaëo hai joé dachi päkhaté räkhai soé ॥ 298 ॥

• for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Place the left sole on the ground folding it (at knee) and bringing towards backside. Fold right leg keeping knees straight pointing upward and place the right sole on the left sole. Place perineum above the left heel. Gaze should be between eyebrows. Make finger lock. Bring both the elbows towards right side of the right thigh.

Apta Additional References

Joga Pradipika-III.65-68

Steps/Technique

1. Kneel with left leg folded back. 2. Fold right leg keeping knee up. 3. Place the right sole on the left sole. 4. Press the perineum with the left heel. 5. Gaze between the eyebrows. 6. Make a finger lock behind the head. 7. Bring the elbows on right side of the right thigh.

Benefits

Cures deafness and purifies the ears

Simple sketch

Naradasana (Joga Pradipika 298-302).JPG