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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the floor as the body moves forward like the movement of a snake. Do not strain to achieve this. Try to bring the hips as near to the floor as possible. In the final position, the arms should be straight, the back arched and the head raised as in bhujangasana. The navel does not touch the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds, retaining the breath. Slowly raise the buttocks and move backwards, keeping the arms straight, returning to shashankasana. Do not try to reverse the previous movement but keep the arms straight. This is one round. Relax the whole body for a short time before starting another round.
Practise 5 to 7 rounds. Breathing: Inhale on the forward movement.
Hold the breath for a few seconds in the final position.
Exhale while returning to shashankasana. Awareness: Physical - on synchronising the movement with
the breath.
Spiritual - on swadhisthana chakra. Sequence: This asana may be practised directly after shashank
asana and followed by tadasana. Benefits: Shashank bhujangasana gives similar benefits to
bhujangasana and shashankasana. However, the benefits of the latter postures come from maintaining the final position, whereas shashank bhujangasana acts mainly by alternately flexing the spine backward and forward. This asana gently tones the female reproductive organs, alleviates menstrual disorders and is an excellent postnatal asana, strengthening and tightening the abdominal and pelvic region. It tones and improves the functioning of the liver, kidneys and other visceral organs. It is particularly useful for relieving back pain and general stiffness of the spine as it helps to stimulate and balance all
the spinal nerves. Practice note: The hand position should not change through
out the entire practice.
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