Koca(ci)ka-asana

Description

Technique

Asana Type

Technique

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika-173-178; Yoga-Asanamala Sacitra (ms.)-21

Original Verse

kaeck Aasn dae% haw DIdasa kre itnsae %ÉE $s pkrE , pg %cay Aaga ne Aane b÷ir jugit @esIk ivix Qane< . 175.

Transliteration

kocaka äsana dou hätha chédäsä kare tinaso ubhai ésa pakarai | paga ucäya ägä ne äne bahuri jugati aiséka vidhi öhäneà ॥ 175 ॥

for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Lie on back extending both the hands towards their respective sides. Raise the legs and bring them in front in such a way that both legs are placed on the middle of the body. Gaze between eyebrows. It stops decaying of Dhatu. All diseases including blindness at night can be overcome through the practice of this asana. This asana can be accomplished easily within 15 days.

Steps/Technique

1. Lay on back, knees pulled towards the chest, soles of the feet are facing upwards. 2. Extend the hands sideward. 3. Gaze between eyebrows.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

Opens and releases the hips, pelvic and chest... 'It stops the decaying of Dhatu. All diseases including blindness at night can be overcome through the practice of this asana.' (easily 15 days)