Bairaganatha asana
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Description
Bhujangasana: Asana
Asana Type
Prone
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Yoga-Asanamala Sacitra (ms.) 95
Original Verse
आसण कौ गुण पीती जाई
Transliteration
āsaṇa kau guṇa pītī jāī
Translation
Put both hands on ground at width of the shoulders and stretch them. Stretch both the legs backwards. Bend the right knee and cross it over the right arm and place the right foot between two hands. Raise the head up a little.
Steps/Technique
1. Place both hands on the ground shoulders width apart.
2. Stretch the left leg back and step the right forward.
3. Cross the right arm under the leg
4. Keep the right foot between two hands.
5. Raise the head.
Atma Pramana Benefits
Strengthens the arms, shoulders, back and abdominals. Stretches the legs and hip. Removes disorder caused by pitta (bile).
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Opens up hips/groin
Simple sketch
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