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AKARNA
DHANURASANA (Type2)
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| Posture |
This
Asana involves another system of pulling the leg which gives
the impression of a bow with an arrow to be shot and hence,
the name Dhanurasana. |
| Pre
position |
Sitting
Position. |
| Procedure |
- Bend
the left leg in knee and keep the foot on the thigh of right
leg. Keep the right leg straight.
- Hold
the big toe of the left leg with left hand, and that of
the right leg with the right hand.
- Exhale,
and inhaling start lifting the left leg with the left hand
and pull it up to the left ear, and stabilize it at that
point.
- Continue
normal breathing.
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| Position |
When
one leg is lifted, the other leg and hand should be kept straight.
The sight should be fixed on the other end of the straight hand.
Once the Asana Position is taken, smooth breathing should continue. |
| Releasing |
- Inhale,
and exhaling bring the left leg on the thigh of the right
leg.
- Restore
both the hands to their place.
- Straighten
the left leg and take the sitting position.
Note:
Do this asana in the above mentioned manner by taking up the
right leg on the thigh of the left leg bringing in relevant
changes in the position. |
| Duration |
This
latter Asana exerts more strain than the former. It should also
be maintained for thirty seconds to experience its benefits. |
| Internal
Effects |
In
this asana the direction of strain is towards the joints of
the waist. |
| Precaution |
The
person with weak waist joints should not do this asana as it
brings great strain to the joints. |
Reference
Book:- Yoga Pravesh
Author :- Yogacharya
Vishwas Mandlik
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