Saurasana
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Description
Saurasana: Asana
Asana Type: Seated
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Hatharatnavali III 63
प्रसार्यैकं पादतलं संस्थाप्य त्वेकपादकम्
prasäryaikaà pädatalaà saàsthäpya tvekapädakam ॥63॥
Translation
Stretch out one leg and place the other foot on the ground. 63.
Instruction
1. Fold one leg and sit on the heel, foot upright.
2. Stretch out the other leg pointing the toes up.
3. Keep the hands by side with fingertips touching ground for balance.
4. Keep spine erect.
Benefits
Strengthens the feet, ankles, legs and back. Stretches the hamstrings. Develops balance, stability and focus.