Baddhakeki Asana
Description
Baddhakeki Asana: Asana
Asana Type
Arm Balance
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
"Hatharatnavali (III 42,45)"
Transliteration
"uccäsano daëòavadutthitaù khe mäyürametat pravadanti péöham ॥42॥ mayüraà padmakaà kuryät baddhakekéti kathyate ॥45॥
- for extended verse see end of chapter"
Translation
Place both the palms on the ground. Place both elbows on the side of the navel. Stand on the hands lifting body in air with legs in padmasana. Mayura is called baddhakeki.
Steps/Technique
1.Sit in padmasana
2.Stand on the knees and lean forward over the arms
3.Place the hands on the ground fingers pointing backwards
4.Lean forward and place the elbows on the lower abdomen
5.Shift the weight forward and lift the legs off the ground
6.Balance on the arms with the chin and chest up"
Atma Pramana Benefits
•Stimulates digestive organs and increases the metabolic process
•Useful for constipation, flatulence, diabetes, kidney, spleen, sluggish liver
•Balances the endocrine system
•Balances all three doshas
•Strengthens all muscles of the body
•Stimulates detoxification process and clears skin conditions
•Awakens Kundalini energy
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Increases strength in the arms, opening in the upper back, engages lower back
Simple sketch
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