Parasu-ramasana

Description

Parasu-ramasana: asana

Asana Type

Supine

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika 354-356

Transliteration

॥ atha parasaräma äsana ॥ prathama karai padamäsana ächai , südho sove bhüpari pächai | goòä aru jaìghä ye dou , bhü so lagatä räñai soé ॥ 354 ॥ dou hätha masataga disa dhärai , läbäà bhü so lagata pasärai | bahuriju väma hasata hai jäsoà , dachi hathelé piñöi ju täso ॥ 355 ॥

for extended verse see end of chapter

Translation

Adopt Padmasana and lie on your back in such a way that knees and thighs remain on ground. Bring both the hands towards head and spread them straight touching the ground. Place backside of right palm on left palm. Gaze at the tip of nose.354-356

Steps/Technique

1. Lie down on the back assuming Padmasana 2. Extend the legs on thr ground. 3. Bring the left arm overhead. 4. Catch hold of the left arm with the right hand. 5. Gaze at the tip of the nose.

Atma Pramana (Benefits)

It ensues rest to the entire body

Regular Photo

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