Vrsasana

Description

Vrsasana : Asana

Asana Type

Seated

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Gheranda Samhita (II, 38)

Transliteration

"yämyagulphe päyumülaà vämabhäge padetaram | viparétaà spåçedbhümià våñäsanamidaà bhavet ॥37॥"

Translation

Position the anus under the right heel, place the left leg on the left of it crossing it the opposite way, and touch the ground. This is called the Bull-posture.

Instruction

"1. Sit with the right ankle under the anus. 2. Place left foot on the ground on the left side with the toes point sideways. 3. Keep spine straight with the hands on the respective knees. 4. Gaze between the eyebrows."

Benefits

Strengthens the thighs, back and abdominals. Stretches and opens the ankles, knees, groin and low back. Stimulates the reproductive organs, digestion processes and activates the muladhara chakra.

Regular Photo

Vrsasana (GhS-II.38, HS-asana-45, BrYs-III.45, sYK-59, YKn-13.50, MPu-VI.47).jpg