Kakabhusandi asana

Description

Kakabhusandi asana: asana

Asana Type

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga pradipika 328-329

Original Verse

Transliteration

"käka-bhusaëòé - äsana prathame baisaka ukaòa öhänai dou hätha pagavyéca änai | tinako moòi nalyäpari lyävai piñöapachai käkasé karävai ॥ 328 ॥

for extended verse see end of chapter"

Translation

While sitting in squatting position bring both hands between the legs by turning them over the shins (and) form the finger lock at the back. The gaze be fixed at the tip of the nose.

Steps/Technique

"1. Squat with the feet together, knees apart 2. Bring the chest between the legs 3. Wrap the arms around the legs below the knee 4. Hold the fingers at the back. 5. Gaze at the tip of the nose. "

Atma Pramana Benefits

relief from chronic fever (dirghajvara).

Simple sketch

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