Bodhashoka asana
Description Bodhashoka asana : Asana Asana Type:Seated
Pramana Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण Joga Pradipika-220-222 "dou pagathalé bhüparé dharai kora mähilé aise karai | kora miläé ukaòa baise jaìghä chäté agra nivese ॥ 220 ॥ vyabüka goòä upari karai näsädriñöi acala le dharai | bhujä parasapara pakaòe do é khaväà lägané kaöhéna ju soé ॥ 221 ॥
- for extended verse see end of chapter"
Translation
Place both the soles on the ground. Fold the legs and arrange them in such a way that the thighs touch the chest. Place the chin on knees. Gaze should be at the tip of nose. Catch hold of both the hands bringing wrist upon the knees. Catch hold wrist by hands. It removes the problem of hysteria.
Instruction "1. Sin and Place both the soles on the ground. 2. Fold the legs and press knees to chest. 2. Rest the chin on knees. 3. Cross the forearms and hold opposite knees. 4. Keep the gaze at the tip of the nose "
Benefits: With time prevents stroke from hysteria (mrgi)