Description
Bharathari asana: Asana
Asana Type
Seated
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Joga Pradipika (III.273-274)
Transliteration
"॥ atha bharatharé äsana ॥ äsana gopé canda kahyo jaise , yähu ko kéje puni taise | kora pagathalyä ké mähilé , siñä änni mele doü milé ॥ 273 ॥
- for extended verse see end of chapter"
Translation
This Asana is performed in a similar manner as Gopicanda Asana. Sit on the floor joining the soles and holding the toes making a fingerlock. Raise the feet over the head . Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose.
Apta Additional References
YMS-66, AYG-53.
Instruction
1.Sit on the floor joining the soles and holding the toes making a fingerlock.
2.Raise the feet over the head.
3.Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose."
Atma Pramana Benefits
Aids in making Mulabandha happen
Simple sketch
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