Nara simhasana

Description

Nara simhasana: asana

Asana Type

Seated

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika 303-305

Transliteration

॥ atha narasiìgha äsana ॥ dou phaëä päëi hoya vaisai , eòé melira gudä nivaisai | suma saréra nékä öhaharävai , näsä agra driñöi ko lyävai ॥ 303

• for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Join both the feet like hand and keeping the heels together place it against anus. Gaze at the tip of nose. Place palm on the ground touching the toes. Keep all fingers separate. Both the thumb should touch each other. Open wide your mouth, take out the tongue.

Apta Additional References

āsana-Yoga-grantha-70, Yoga-Asanamala Sacitra (ms.)-75

Steps/Technique

1. Bring heals together and sit on upright feet. 2. Place the hands on the ground, fingers spread. 3. Open the mouth widel and stick the tongue out. 4. Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose.

Atma Pramana Benefits

Overcomes diseases and toxins. All nadis function properly. Strengthens the legs, feet and ankles. Purifies the visshudi chakra.

Regular Photo

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