Midakipava asana i
Description
Midakipava asana i: asana
Asana Type
Forward Bend
PRAMANA
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Sastra Pramana Source
Yoga-Asanamala Sacitra 61
Original Verse
pUrb ibix pir pgwlI s<pUq ;ael yefI imlI ra;E yef(aSyU maihlI kanI AgUl dae AatrE illaq xrtI lgavE haw dae^ gaefa %pir lgava Afva#rDa pra psarE
Transliteration
püraba bidhi pari pagathalé sampüöa ñola yeòé milé räñai yeòyäsyü mähilé käné agüla do ätarai liläöa dharaté lagävai hätha doü goòä upari lagävä aòaväirachä parä pasärai
- for extended verse see end of chapter
Translation
Sit with legs extended. Close two heels together while keeping toes apart. Knees are spread sideward. Lower the body forward to touch the forehead on ground near the heels. Spread hands sideward over knees and place palms on ground. Gaze is fixed at the nose.
Apta Additional References
JP.265-267; AYG-46. Similar to asthi-pava-asana illustrated in NS-72
Steps/Technique
1. Sit with the heels together while keeping the toes apart. 2. Knees are spread sideways. 3. Bend forward and bring the forehead to the ground near the heels. 4. Spread the hands sideward over the knees and place the palms on the ground. 5. Gaze at the nose.
Benefits
Improves and facilitates the flow of the five secondary vayus.
Simple sketch
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