Sayita-pascimatanasana

Description

Sayita-pascimatanasana: asana

Asana Type

Inverted

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Sastra Pramana Source

Hatharatnavali III 68

Transliteration

tänaà çayitvä tu kurvéta çayitapaçcimatänakam ॥68॥

Translation

Lie supine and practice pascimatana to form sayita-pascimatana.

Apta Additional References

Contraindications : Do not do with any back injury

Steps/Technique

1. Lie supine. 2. Rool over bringing the toes to the ground over head. 3. Bring the hands to the toes. 4. Keep the legs straight.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

Stretches the spine, back, hamstrings and buttocks … engage abdominals Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries and uterus Helps menopause symptoms Improves digestive fire, appetite, reduces obesity and constipation Increases blood flow to head Calms the mind, reduces stress, anxiety, mild depression, fatigue and helps with headaches Invigorates the nervous system

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Stretches the back, and back of legs, feeling of playfulness

Name/City/Profession

Ma Nithya Nirishvarananda, Miami, Yoga Acharya

Regular Photo

sayita-pascimatanasana.jpg

Simple sketch

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