Khecara-asana

Description

Technique

Asana Type

Seated

PRAMANA

Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Rudrayamalam (uttara-tantram) 23.65-64

Original Verse

ध्यायेद्धि चित्पदं भ्रान्तमासनस्थः सुखाय च​। यदि सर्वाङ्गमुत्तोल्यगगने खेचरासनम्॥२३.६४॥ महाभेकासनं प्रोक्तं सर्वसिद्धिप्रदायकम्। महाविद्यां महामन्त्रं प्राप्नोति जपतीह यः॥२३.६५॥

Transliteration

dhyāyeddhi citpadaṃ bhrāntamāsanasthaḥ sukhāya ca​। yadi sarvāṅgamuttolyagagane khecarāsanam॥23.64॥ mahābhekāsanaṃ proktaṃ sarvasiddhipradāyakam। mahāvidyāṃ mahāmantraṃ prāpnoti japatīha yaḥ॥23.65॥

Translation

For Bhekāsana Yoga place both the feet facing each other on the chest effortlessly; Then keep both arms on the shoulders around the feet in front. (While this āsana is being done) concentrate on the supreme consciousness looking upwards to attain bliss for the disillusioned one sitting in this āsana. If all the body parts are raised upwards uniformly, it becomes khecarāsana. (23.63, 64)

Steps/Technique

1. While sitting on floor, raise both legs over the head with the help of hands. 2. Hold the toes with hands forming fists. 3. Direct the gaze at the tip of nose.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

Strengthens back and abdominals. Develops balance, stability and focus. Relaxing to both body and mind.

Design Note

Use same as Siva-lingasana (JP-233-234, YMS-50).jpg