Mrtya-bhanjika-asana

Description

Mrtya-bhanjika-asana: asana

Asana Type

Supine

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika 152-155

Transliteration

måtya-bhaïjaka äsana prathama sena südho hoya öhänai paga ucäya ägä nai änai | bahura pagathalé ko yo räkhai kora väralé yä vidhi däkhai ॥ 154 ॥

for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Lying on back raise the legs upwards and keep the feet in such a way on the respective sides of the ear that fingers of the feet are visible. Grasp the feet from the outside firmly by taking both the palms behind the back. Head (back side) should remain on the ground. Gaze should be on tip of the nose and maintain silence. It removes all types of diseases. It immediately ensues samadhi.

Steps/Technique

1. Lie down on the back. 2. Bend the knees and bring them under the armpits. 3. Hold the feet with hands and arrange the feet up vertically. 4. Keep the head on the ground while gently pulling down on the feet.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

It removes all types of diseases... immediately ensues samadhi.' Revitalizes and energuzes the whole system. Creates a complete energy circuit and brings awareness inwards.

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Opens the hips, releases the lower back, brings feeling of surrender

Regular Photo

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