Garudasana ii
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Description
Garudasana ii: asana
Asana Type
Seated
PRAMANA
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Sastra Pramana Source
Gheranda Samhita II.36
Transliteration
jaìghorubhyäà dharäà péòya sthirakäyo dvijänunä | jänüpari karayugmaà garuòäsanamucyate ॥36॥
Translation
Press the ground with both the thighs and knees, keep the body steady and sit with both hands on the knees. Strengthens muscles, tones the nerves, and loosens joints of the shoulders, arms and legs.
Apta Additional References
BrYs-III.44; HS-asana-44
Steps/Technique
1. Sit in vajrasana. (Sit on your heels)
2. Move the feet to the side, toes pointing outwards.
3. Allow the thights and knees to rest on the ground.
4. Keep spine straight, keep hands on the knees.
Benefits
Improves blood circulation in legs, digestion and gas problems. Helps with symptoms of menopause. Improves posture.
Simple sketch
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