Bhujangasana
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Description
Mandukasana ii: asana
Asana Type
Seated
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Hatharatnavali III. 55
Original Verse
p&ó< sMpIf( guL)a_ya< jaNv<ge svlyak«it>. hStaE padtle i]ÝaE m{fªk< paddae;ùt!.55.
Transliteration
påñöhaà sampéòya gulphäbhyäà jänvaìge savalayäkåtiù ॥ hastau pädatale kñiptau maëòükaà pädadoñahåt ॥55॥
Translation
"The ankles are placed under the buttocks. The knees are kept wide apart. Hands are placed under the feet. This is mandukasana, which removes diseases of the legs. "
Steps/Technique
1. Bend the knees and sit with the soles of the feet under the buttocks.
2. Keep the big toes together and separate the knees.
3. Hands placed under the knees.
Benefits
Removes diseases of the legs.
Simple sketch
Mandukasana (Hatharatnavali III.png