Jonimudra asana
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Description
Jonimudra asana
PRAMANA
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Joga pradipika 107-109
Original Verse
. Aw jaeinmuÔa Aasn. vam pad kI pgwlI , jaih ma<ihlI kaeir , jaein tha< xir vEisye , %lqae pav ju maeir . 107.
Transliteration
॥ atha jonimudrä äsana ॥ väma päda ké pagathalé , jähi mäàhilé kori | joni tahäà dhari vaisiye , ulaöo päva ju mori ॥ 107 ॥
- for extended verse see end of chapter
Translation
Sole of the left foot is to be turned upward and sit on it by placing perineum on the sole. Bend the right leg and place the right foot on the left thigh. Gaze should be at the tip of the nose.
Steps/Technique
1. Sit and place the perineum on the left heel.
2. Place the right foot on the left thigh
3. Gaze at the tip of the nose.
Atma Pramana (Benefits)
This asana moves the energy upwards required in the practice of brahmacharya
Design Note
Use: same as Balmika Asana