Unmukha pitha 2

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Description

Unmukha pitha 2: Asana

Asana Type: Prone

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Yoga-rahasya of Srinatha-muni-VI.17

भून्यस्तौ जानुनी हस्तौ चतुष्पदमवाङ्मुखम् उत्थापिताङ्घ्रियुगलकटिस्थलमभिरुका

bhūnyastau jānunī hastau catuṣpadamavāṅmukham utthāpitāṅghriyugalakaṭisthalamabhirukā


Translation

"Lie in prone position. Place forearms and feet on ground. Raise the trunk and head towards sky taking support from elbows and knees or toes."

Instruction

1. Lie in prone position.

2. Place forearms and feet on ground.

3. Raise the hips.


Benefits

Developed by Gargi for pregnant women. It overcomes weakness and offers strength.