Utthanasikhipithaka Asana

Description

Utthanasikhipithaka Asana: Asana

Asana Type

back bend

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Yoga-rahasya (v.23)

Original Verse

"j'œ""aeéblhIníet! %ÄaniziopIQkm! AàmÄ> àk…vIRt Éu´e> àaiGvijteiNÔy>"

Transliteration

"jaìghorubalahénaçcet uttänaçikhipéöhakam apramattaù prakurvéta bhukteù prägvijitendriyaù"

Translation

"Uttanasikhipitha of YRah II 23, V 23, I 50 mentioned in this text is same as Uttanamayurasana. Lie supine. Raise the buttocks up and support them with hands placed at the waist. Elbows bear the weight of the body. Chin presses at the throat."

Instruction

"1. Lie down on the back.

2. Raise the buttocks up and support the lower back with the hands.

3. Hold the body weight on elbows.

4. Chin presses at the throat."

Benefits

One who feels weakness on thighs and knees should practice this asana before taking meals