Asan Pranayam Mudra Bandh

SR No.: 009366
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Satyanand Saraswati Swami
Publisher: Yoga Publication Trust
Publication Year: 2002
Total Pages: 560
Language: Hindi
Classification: Book_Devnagari
File Size: 5 MB

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or uncontrollable thoughts. It is very good for the kidneys,
liver, reproductive and abdominal organs. Note: This posture is also known as the thinker's or philosopher's
pose. Variation I: This asana may also be practised by sitting on
the heel so that it stimulates mooladhara chakra. Variation 2: Sit on the heels in vajrasana.
Place the right foot on top of the left thigh as in the half lotus posture. The foot should come up on the thigh as near to the lower abdomen as possible and the right knee should rest on the floor. Place the palms together in front of the chest at the heart centre, in the prayer position. Relax the whole body. Slowly rise onto the knees, using the left leg as a lever and the right knee as a support. The movement should be controlled without any jerking. Straighten the spine. When balanced, raise the hands above the head, keeping the palms together and the fingers pointing upward. Hold the final position for as long as is comfortable. Bring the hands back to the heart centre and gently and evenly lower the body down to the floor. Repeat with the left foot on top of the right thigh.
Practise up to 3 times on each side. Breathing: Inhale while raising the body from the floor.
Breathe normally in the final position.
Exhale while lowering the body. Awareness: Physical - on maintaining balance and steadiness
in the upright position.
Spiritual - on swadhisthana chakra. Contra-indications: This asana should not be performed by
people with weakness in the knees or inflammatory condi
tions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, etc. Benefits: This is a preliminary balancing pose which aids in
stabilising the nervous system.
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