Yathasanistha Asana
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Description
Yathasanistha Asana: Asana
Asana Type
Seated
Pramana
Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Kirana Agama – Yoga Pada Verse 12a
Original Verse
पर्यङ्कं तत्समाख्यातं यथसंस्थाम् यथास्थितिः |
Transliteration
paryaṅkaṁ tatsamākhyātaṁ yathasaṁsthām yathāsthitiḥ |
Translation
A posture convenient to the ease of one’s own physical and mental state is known as yathasanistha (i.e sukhasana)
Instruction
"1. Sit with the spine straight in the way that body and mind are comfortable. 2. Can use any props like a block or pillow to elevate the hips if needed. "