Sama-asana

Description

Sama-asana: Asana

Asana Type

Seated

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Yoga-rahasya VI. 8,10

Original Verse

"#danI— giÉR[Ina< yaega_yasae ywa l""u , suoàsvlaÉay àaeCyte àa´ne piw . d{fpÒÉrÖajvIrv¿smain tu , Aasnain sda k…yaRt! sudI""ER> recpUrkE> . "

Transliteration

"idänéà garbhiëénäà yogäbhyäso yathä laghu | sukhaprasavaläbhäya procyate präktane pathi ॥ daëòapadmabharadväjavéravajrasamäni tu | äsanäni sadä kuryät sudérghaiù recapürakaiù ॥ "

Translation

It is a simple cross-legged position wherein one sits on ground by keeping the body straight. One is supposed to practice prolonged recaka and puraka.

Instruction

1. Sit in comfortable possition by crossing the legs. 2. Keep the body straight. 3. Practice pranayama in this position.

Benefits

It has been suggested for pregnant women Balances the prana & apana energies.