Sankatasana
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Description
Sankatasana: Asana
Asana Type
Seated
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Gheranda Samhita II 28
Original Verse
"vampad< ictemURl< s<NySy xr[Itle, padd{fen yaMyen veòyeÖampadkm!, januyuGme kryuGmmett! s»qmasnm!.28. "
Transliteration
"vämapädaà citermülaà sannyasya dharaëétale | pädadaëòena yämyena veñöayedvämapädakam | jänuyugme karayugmametat saìkaöamäsanam ॥28॥ "
Translation
Placing the left foot and the leg on the ground, surround the left foot by the right leg; and place the two hands on the two knees. This is the Sankatasana.
Instruction
1. Kneel with the left foot on the ground. 2. Sit on the left heel. 3. Wrap the right leg over the left. 4. Place the hands on the opposite knees.
Benefits
Removes discomfort and swelling of legs. Improves digestion, assimilation and elimination.