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Latest revision as of 21:53, 17 June 2019
Description
Technique
Asana Type
Back Bend
PRAMANA
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Yoga-rahasya 2.21
Original Verse
meéd{f¢iNwdaF(s<ippadiy;u> puman! , kpaetaeò+asna_yas< k…yaRiNmtihtazn> .
Transliteration
merudaëòagranthidäòhyasampipädayiñuù pumän | kapotoñöräsanäbhyäsaà kuryänmitahitäçanaù ॥
Translation
A person desiring to strengthen the back (merudanda) and the knots (granthis) in the body, must practice kapotasana and strasana, along with intake of appropriate and limited food.
Steps/Technique
1. Kneel with the heels by the side of the hips 2. Lie on your back. 3. Bring the hands below the shoulders, fingers pointing towards the body. 4. Raise the body and bend backards. 5. Bring the forearms on the ground. 6. Put the head in between the feet. 7. Hold the toes with hands.
Atma Pramana (Benefits)
Strengthens the spinal cord and spine
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Deeply opens the back, and chest, brings awareness towards deep diaphragm breathing
Name/City/Profession
Ma Nithya Nirishvarananda, Miami, Yoga Acharya
Simple sketch
Kapotasana ii (YRah-II.21).jpg