Kubasana

Description

Kubasana

Asana Type

Twist

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Yoga Mala sacitra-92

Original Verse

meéd{f¢iNwdaF(s<ippadiy;u> puman! , kpaetaeò+asna_yas< k…yaRiNmtihtazn> .

Transliteration

kubä äsana äsaëa kau guëa jholo jäyai

Translation

While sitting on the ground, place left foot on the base of the right thigh. Then bend right knee and place the right foot near the left knee in floor. Now pass the left hand outside the right knee wand with left hand catch hold of the right toes. Place right thumb at the left ear and extend the other fingers.

Steps/Technique

1. Sit on the floor

2. Place the left foot at the base of the right thigh

3. Bend the right leg and place the right foot near the left knee.

4. Cross the left elbow over the outside of the right knee.

5. Hold the right toes with the left hand

6. Keep the right thumb on the right ear with other fingers also stretched.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

Removes kapha from the body. Removes rheumatic conculsion.

Simple sketch

Kubanasana (YMS-92).jpg NOTE: in photoshop, draw the extended fingers