Bhujangasana

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Ardhachandrasana: Asana

Asana Type: Standing

Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण

Kirana Agama- Yoga pada- verse 8

"तद्वत्-पादाअद्वयं कृत्वा स्वरलोलाऽन्य संस्थितम् | अर्धचन्द्रं भवेदेवं वीरासनमथ सृणु ॥ Request sent to owner."

"tadvat-pādāadvayaṁ kṛtvā svaralolā'nya saṁsthitam | ardhacandraṁ bhavedevaṁ vīrāsanamatha sṛṇu ॥"

"Placing the legs as before (ie. as in padmasana) and keeping one on the other mutually, ardhachandrasana can be assumed."

1. Stand straight

2. Balance on the right foot as you bring the left knee up

3. Bring the left foot to the right hip, bringing the knee down

4. Stand strong relaxing the arms by the sides

5. Repeat on the other side. "

Directs the flow of prana to the spine. Breath slows down, muscular tension decreases, blood pressure reduces in posture. Request sent to owner.