Bhadrasana 1
Description
Bhadrasana i: Asana
Asana Type
Seated
Pramana
Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण
Sastra Pramana Source
Sandilyopanishad 3.8
Original Verse
"गुल्फ्औ तु वृषणस्याधः सीवन्याः पार्श्वयोः क्षिपेत् । पादपार्श्वे तु पाणिभ्यां दृढं बद्ध्वा सुनिश्चलम् । भद्रासनं भवेदेतत् सर्वव्याधिविषापहम् ॥ ८ ॥"
Transliteration
"gulphau tu vṛṣaṇasyādhaḥ sīvanyāḥ pārśvayoḥ kṣipet | pādapārśve tu pāṇibhyāṃ dṛḍhaṃ baddhvā suniścalam | bhadrāsanaṃ bhavedetat sarvavyādhiviṣāpaham ॥ 8 ॥"
Translation
(The Yogin) should place the two ankles of the leg below the testicles, on either side the frenum of the prepuce. Then with both hands holding firmly the two feet by their sides, and remaining motionless. This will be the Bhadrasana, the panacea for all ills and the antidote against all poisons.
Apta Pramana Source
Hatharatnavali (3-30)
Original Verse
"गुल्फौ च व्र्सनस्यधह् सिवन्यह् पर्स्वयोह् क्सिपेत् | पर्स्वपदौ च पनिभ्यम् द्र्धम् बद्ध्व सुनिस्चलम् | भद्रसनम् भवेदेतत् सर्वव्यधिविसपहम् ॥ ३० ॥"
Transliteration
"gulphau ca vrsanasyadhah sivanyah parsvayoh ksipet | parsvapadau ca panibhyam drdham baddhva suniscalam | bhadrasanam bhavedetat sarvavyadhivisapaham ॥ 30 ॥"
Apta Additional References
Haṭhapradīpikā of Svātmārāma (10 chapters)-II. 37-38
Steps/Technique
1. Bring the sole of the feet together with the heels close to the perineum
2. Hold the sides of the feet firmly with the two hands.
3. Sit upstraight and remain motionless.
Atma Pramana Benefits
Stimulates the reproductive organs and improves digestive processes. Helps with stress, anxiety, tension and depression. Removes all toxins and efficient in alleviating all diseases. Suggest bhadrasana to get rid of diseases caused by vitiation of kapha and vata. Helps stabilize the mind. Removes all diseases and toxins.
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Through the regular practice of Yoga, I have been able to sit in Bhadrasana. There is a stretching of the inner thighs which I enjoy, along with the increased flow of energy throughout the body.
Simple sketch
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