Description
Jatyasana :Asana
Asana Type
Forward Bend
PRAMANA
Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Yoga-rahasya 2.21
Sastra Pramana Source
Rudrayamalam (uttara-tantram) (24.36)
Original Verse
अथ जात्यासनं वक्ष्ये येन जातिस्मरो भवेत्॥२४.३६॥ हस्ताङ्ध्रि भूमौ च गमनागमनं ततः।
Transliteration
atha jātyāsanaṃ vakṣye yena jātismaro bhavet॥24.36॥ hastāṅdhri bhūmau ca gamanāgamanaṃ tataḥ।
Translation
Now I shall talk about jātyāsana doing which one remembers the past life. (24.36) Place both the hands and feet on the floor and keep moving forward and backwards.
Steps/Technique
1. From a standing position, bend forward and hold toes. 2. Walk back and forth.
Atma Pramana (Benefits)
Strenghten legs muscles and improve sense of balance.
Simple sketch
Jatyasana (RY-24;36).png