Anasuyasana i

Description

Anasuyasana 1 : Asana

Asana Type: Seated

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Joga Pradipika-III.87-89

"दछिन गोडो नीचो ठानै वांवो ताके ऊपर आनै । गोदा सांधि मिलावै भारी आदा पद पुनि पसारि ॥८७॥"

"॥ caupaé ॥ dachina goòo néco öhänai väàvo täke üpara änai | goòä sändhi milävai bhäré äòä pada puni deta pasäré ॥87॥

• for extended verse see end of chapter"

Translation

"Place left knee above the right knee so that both the knees should touch each other. Extend the legs away from the body. Catch hold of the toes with opposite hands. Gaze at the tip of the nose. Daily practice of this asana makes the body lustrous. It removes all kinds of diseases. "

Joga-pradīpika(London ms.)-11

Instruction

1. Place the left knee above the right knee so that both knees touch each other.

2. Keep the feet by the side of the buttocks.

3. Extend the legs away from the body.

4. Catch hold of the toes with opposite hands.

5. Gaze at the tip of the nose."

Benefits

Atma Pramana (Benefits) "Engages moola bandha, abdominals and inner thighs Deeply opens and stretches hip flexors and gluts Relaxes entire back, spine and shoulders Increases blood flow to brain Beneficial to lower body organs, improves menstrual and reproductive issues Creates a complete energy circuit with hands clasped and legs crossed Contraindication: Avoid with any back pain or knee pain"

Sakshi Pramana Benefits Anasuyasana is a great outer hip opener, and if you have limited hip flexibility, it is easier to sit on top of a pillow or folded blanket to elevate the hips. This asana brings a feeling of presence and awareness of the inner and outer space.