(JP 306-309)
Slokha:
Translation: Place both the soles on the ground in such a way that the toes touch each other and the anus is placed upon the heels. Knees and thighs remain straight and at a distance of four fingers. Place both the hands on shoulders from upside and keep the fingers and palm together. Gaze should be nasal and maintain silence.
Benefits:
- Traditional text – Jogapradipyaka says one will gain the knowledge of all 3 kala or time… past, present and future. One should recite a 6 letter mantra in this posture
- Energizing posture
- This builds the strength in the legs, feet, abdominals and back
- Stretches and open the chest, upper back, shoulders, hamstrings and buttocks
- Induces spontaneously the 3 bandhas
- Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Increases the lung capacity
- Brings relief to internal ulcer or boil
- Relieves a humped back
- Energy flows up the spine to the crown
- Complete energy circuit