Sasankasana(The rabbit or the crescent moon posture)
There is a belief that the original name was sasaka(Rabbit) Asana(posture). In the final stage of this asana the body resembles a rabbit or Crescent Moon.
How to do Sasankasana:
Sit in erect wilth legs been stretched, Keep the heels together, Palms should be pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.
1. Gently bend the right leg and keep the heel tight under the buttocks.
2. After that bring the left leg to under the left buttock.
3. Keep the knees in a position that close to each other.erect the spine and head, shoulder and buttocks in a vertical line.
4. keep the palms in a rest position on the upper part of the thighs or covering the knees.
5.Catch the right writz with the left palm behind the back.
Sit in erect wilth legs been stretched, Keep the heels together, Palms should be pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.
1. Gently bend the right leg and keep the heel tight under the buttocks.
2. After that bring the left leg to under the left buttock.
3. Keep the knees in a position that close to each other.erect the spine and head, shoulder and buttocks in a vertical line.
4. keep the palms in a rest position on the upper part of the thighs or covering the knees.
5.Catch the right writz with the left palm behind the back.
6. Bend forward from the waist ; rest the forehead on the floor in front of the knees.(Exhale)
7.Gently raise the chest and head up, breath in
8. Release the hands and keep the palms on the thighs.
7.Gently raise the chest and head up, breath in
8. Release the hands and keep the palms on the thighs.
9. Unfold the left and right legs and keep it straight.
Benefits of Sasanka asana:
Regular practice of Sasanka asana helps to improve blood circulation to all abdominal organs. It vitalizes pelvis and nerves of the lower back. Relieves seminal weakness. The entire system of body is relaxed and the sensitivity can be felt throughout.The system becomes tension free and the mind is relaxed.
Regular practice of Sasanka asana helps to improve blood circulation to all abdominal organs. It vitalizes pelvis and nerves of the lower back. Relieves seminal weakness. The entire system of body is relaxed and the sensitivity can be felt throughout.The system becomes tension free and the mind is relaxed.
Caution:
Lumbago and spondilities patients should avoid.
Some important points:
Mode of bending: Don’t raise the buttocks above the heels.
Mode of breathing: Breathe out whenever you bend downwards and inhale while coming up. Normal breathing in the final position.
