Halipava-asana

Description

Halipava-asana: Asana

Asana Type: Forward Bend

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Joga Pradipika 261-263

"pürva vidhi yähüà meà jänau , ubhai pagathalé sampuöa öhänau | piñöa pachai dou kara lyävo , dachiëa kara so väma gahävo ॥ 261 ॥ piñöi hathelyäà ké joé , aàsu sahita bhümi dharai soé | puni laläti bhüpari öhäne , eòyäà lagatä mähé äneà ॥ 262 ॥

Translation

Bring both soles together. Bring both hands towards backside and hold the left hand by the right hand and place the hand on the ground. Place forehead on the ground (by bending forward) near the ankles. Gaze at the nose. Body becomes purified. This asana facilitates kapalabhati.

Yoga ASANAMALA SACITRA-60; AYG-45.

Instruction

1. Sit with the soles together.

2. Bring both hands towards backside and hold the left hand by the right hand.

3. Place the hand on the ground.

4. Bend forward and place the forehead on the ground near the ankles.

5. Gaze at the nose.

Benefits

It makes you Dheera - A person who conquers the inner world.