Maccandra asana ii (maccindra)

Description

Maccandra asana ii (maccindra): asana

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika 235-238

Transliteration

maccindra äsana ii prathama jémaëo caraëa ju joé väma jaìghapari räkhai soé | täké eòé kaòiso lävai bahuri jugati yaha ora karävai ॥ 235 ॥

for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Place right leg on left thigh. The heel of right leg should be near to the waist. The toes and heel of the left leg should be fixed upon the right knee. The big toes should be caught hold of with both the hands. Place forehead on the ground and chest should touch knees.

Steps/Technique

1. Sit on the ground with the right foot on the left thigh near the waist.

2. Place the left foot on the right knee.

3. Catch hold of the toes.

4. Bend forward and place the forehead on the ground.

5. Chest should come over the knees.

Atma Pramana Benefits

Knee pain is releived.

Regular Photo

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