[[File:Bhujapidasana.png|thumb|right|''Bhujapidasana'']]
The '''Bhujapidasana''' (is one of the most important poses of Yoga and is also known as the Shoulder pressing posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit: भुजपीडासन; IAST: Bhujapīḍāsana) word '''Bhuja''' meaning arm or Shoulder pressing shoulder and '''Pida''' meaning '''pressure''' and '''asana''' meaning posture . This pose is a [[Yoga]] [[asanas]]basically simple to do but at times can cause some about of pain for person who tries it, mostly in the beginning.
== Etymology Technique==# Move your hands forward and feet backwards as well as lift the hip up.# Now fold your knees and bring both of your legs in front of your hands.# Bring your hands from under your knees and touch the floor with palm# After this, put your entire body weight on the hands and make the cross by both legs.# Now slowly move your legs backwards and keep your head on the ground.# Stay in this position for a few seconds, then relax. Repeat this again.<ref name="Technique"/>
The name of this asana comes from Bhuja (Sanskrit: भुज) meaning "arm" or "shoulder", Pīḍa (Sanskrit: पीडा) meaning "pressure" and Asana (Sanskrit: आसन) meaning "posture".==Technique in pictures/animation==
== Description ==
Bhujapidasana ==Effects==* This asana helps improve a sense of balance and concentration.* It makes the wrists, shoulders, arms, and upper body strong.* The abdomen gets a good stretch, and therefore, digestion is an arm supported improved.* This asana in which nourishes the base of support are thyroid gland. Therefore, the palms of heart rate is controlled, the handsnervous system is balanced, and metabolism is regulated.* The blood circulation is improved. It * This asana helps relieve stress and headache.<ref name="Effects"/> ==Related Asanas==* [[Bakasana]]* [[Baddha Koṇāsana]]* [[Mālāsana]]* [[Garudasana]] ==Special requisites== ==Initial practice notes==Beginners may find this pose a little bit challenging as it requires both a lot of strength and balance . Those who find it difficult to perform this pose can start by using a bloster or a yoga block to support their buttocks while attempting this pose initially. It is always best to have a yoga instructor if you are a beginner.ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://www.lifealth.com/lifestyle/yoga/how-to-do-bhujapidasana-and strength to maintain-what-are-its-benefits-av/69894/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.astrolika.com/yoga/bhujapidasana.html "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/bhujapidasana-shoulder-pressing-pose/#TheBenefitsOfTheShoulder-PressingPose "Benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [http://harmonyyoga.com/benefits-of-bhujapidasana-firefly-pose Bhujapidasana on harmonyyoga.com]* [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/shoulder-pressing-pose Bhujapidasana on www.yogajournal.com]* [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/bhujapidasana/ Bhujapidasana on stylesatlife.com]
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