Jonimudra asana

Description

Jonimudra asana

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga pradipika 107-109

Original Verse

. Aw jaeinmuÔa Aasn. vam pad kI pgwlI , jaih ma<ihlI kaeir , jaein tha< xir vEisye , %lqae pav ju maeir . 107.

Transliteration

॥ atha jonimudrä äsana ॥ väma päda ké pagathalé , jähi mäàhilé kori | joni tahäà dhari vaisiye , ulaöo päva ju mori ॥ 107 ॥

• for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Sole of the left foot is to be turned upward and sit on it by placing perineum on the sole. Bend the right leg and place the right foot on the left thigh. Gaze should be at the tip of the nose.

Steps/Technique

1. Sit and place the perineum on the left heel.

2. Place the right foot on the left thigh

3. Gaze at the tip of the nose.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

This asana moves the energy upwards required in the practice of brahmacharya

Design Note

Use: same as Balmika Asana