Vidhunanasana
Description
Vidhunanasana: Asana
Asana Type: Seated
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Hatharatnavali III 71
Original Verse
गुल्फस्थितौ पादमेकं प्रसार्य तत्पादाग्रम् सम्स्पृशेत्तत्करेण गुल्फं चान्यमं धारयेत्तत्करेण धूनं पीठं चाभ्यसेच्चोभयत्र
Transliteration
"gulphasthitau pädamekaà prasärya tatpädägraà saàspåçettatkareëa ॥ gulphaà cänyaà dhärayettatkareëa dhünaà péöhaà cäbhyaseccobhayatra ॥71॥"
Translation
By sitting on one heel, stretch the other leg forward and touch its toes with the respective hand. The other heel is held with the other hand. This is dhuna-pitha, which should be practiced on both the sides. 71
Instruction
1. Sit on one heel with the foot upright.
2. Stretch other leg forward, toes pointing up.
3. Catch the toes of the extended leg with the respective hand.
4. Keep the other hand on the respective heel.
5. Repeat on the other side. "
Atma Pramana Benefits
Strengthens the ankles, feet, legs and gluteals. Improves balance, stability, focus and concentration.
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Stretches and strengthens the feet and legs
Regular Photo
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