Saurasana

Description

Saurasana: Asana

Asana Type: Seated

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Hatharatnavali III 63

Original Verse

प्रसार्यैकं पादतलं संस्थाप्य त्वेकपादकम्

Transliteration

prasäryaikaà pädatalaà saàsthäpya tvekapädakam ॥63॥

Translation

Stretch out one leg and place the other foot on the ground. 63.

Instruction

1. Fold one leg and sit on the heel, foot upright.

2. Stretch out the other leg pointing the toes up.

3. Keep the hands by side with fingertips touching ground for balance.

4. Keep spine erect.

Atma Pramana Benefits

Strengthens the feet, ankles, legs and back. Stretches the hamstrings. Develops balance, stability and focus.

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Stretches out hamstrings, increased kundalini flow in the spine

Regular Photo

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