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Engages and strengthens the feet, calves, abdominals and thighs. Engages the mula- and uddiyana-bandhas. Improves balance and has a grounding effect. Anjali Mudra stimulates the heart chakra and creates a complete energy circuit in the body. Removes lethargy, anxiety and depression. Allows Kundalini to easily flow upwards. Brings attention inwards. | Engages and strengthens the feet, calves, abdominals and thighs. Engages the mula- and uddiyana-bandhas. Improves balance and has a grounding effect. Anjali Mudra stimulates the heart chakra and creates a complete energy circuit in the body. Removes lethargy, anxiety and depression. Allows Kundalini to easily flow upwards. Brings attention inwards. | ||
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| + | Increased focus on balance, strengthens toes | ||
==Simple sketch== | ==Simple sketch== | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 17 June 2019
Description
Angusthasana: Asana
Asana Type
Balancing
Pramana
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Apta Pramana Source
Hatharatnavali (III.16)
Original Verse
कबन्धासबमित्याहुःगोरक्शासनमेव च अंगुष्ठमुष्टिकं ज्ञेयं ब्रह्मप्रासादितं तथा
Transliteration
"kabandhäsanamityähuù gorakñäsanameva ca ॥ aìguñöhamuñöikaà jïeyaà brahmapräsäditaà tathä ॥16॥"
Translation
"Sit on the toes and touch the two knees together on the ground. Place the buttocks on the heels and fold the hands on the chest. This asana is similar (in some versions the same) as Utkatasana."
Apta Additional References
kiraṇa-ṭīkā–II.46, Yogasanam(sacitra)-61
Steps/Technique
1. Squat and sit on the heels, legs together, back straight.
2. Place the palms together in front of the chest and gaze forward.
Atma Pramana Benefits
Engages and strengthens the feet, calves, abdominals and thighs. Engages the mula- and uddiyana-bandhas. Improves balance and has a grounding effect. Anjali Mudra stimulates the heart chakra and creates a complete energy circuit in the body. Removes lethargy, anxiety and depression. Allows Kundalini to easily flow upwards. Brings attention inwards.
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Increased focus on balance, strengthens toes
Simple sketch
Angusthasana.jpg