Brahma asana

Description

Brahma asana: asana

Asana Type

Arm Balancing

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika-344-345

Transliteration

"॥ atha brahma äsana ॥ vaéöhai prathama müla kai päëi do u paga kändhai dharai äëi | bahuri päpaòä pari le jävai küñi nañaila keà öhaharävai ॥ 344 ॥

• for extended verse see end of chapter "

Translation

First sit on the buttocks, place both legs upon the shoulder and remain suspended with the help of hands, Gaze to be fixed on tip of nose. One attains intuitive knowledge.

Apta Additional References

Hatharatnavali III.65

Steps/Technique

1.Sit on the floor.

2.Raise both legs over the head upon the shoulder.

3.Raise the uper body with the help of the hands.

4.Gaze to be fixed on tip of nose.

Atma Pramana Benefits

Increases the vak shakthi, the power of words. Intuitive knowledge is attained with regular practice.

Simple sketch

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