Baddhakeki Asana

Description

Baddhakeki Asana: Asana

Asana Type: Arm Balance

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

"Hatharatnavali (III 42,45)"

"%½asnae d{fvÊiTwt> oe mayUrmett! àvdiNt pIQm!.42. myUr< pÒk< k…yaRt! bÏkekIit kWyte.45."

"uccäsano daëòavadutthitaù khe mäyürametat pravadanti péöham ॥42॥ mayüraà padmakaà kuryät baddhakekéti kathyate ॥45॥

• for extended verse see end of chapter"

Translation

Place both the palms on the ground. Place both elbows on the side of the navel. Stand on the hands lifting body in air with legs in padmasana. Mayura is called baddhakeki.

Instruction

1.Sit in padmasana

2.Stand on the knees and lean forward over the arms

3.Place the hands on the ground fingers pointing backwards

4.Lean forward and place the elbows on the lower abdomen

5.Shift the weight forward and lift the legs off the ground

6.Balance on the arms with the chin and chest up"

Benefits

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

•Stimulates digestive organs and increases the metabolic process

•Useful for constipation, flatulence, diabetes, kidney, spleen, sluggish liver

•Balances the endocrine system

•Balances all three doshas

•Strengthens all  muscles of the body

•Stimulates detoxification process and clears skin conditions

•Awakens Kundalini energy

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Increases strength in the arms, opening in the upper back, engages lower back