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Prapadasana

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[[File:Prapadasana.png|thumb|right|''Prapadasana'']]
'''Prapadasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Tip Toe Pose'''from '' 'Sanskrit'''. The name of this pose comes from '''Sanskritprapada''' meaning '''tips of the feet''', and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''seat'''.
The name ==Technique==# From Mountain pose with feet together, bend the knees and allow the heels to lift off the floor as you lower the hips to the heels and bring the fingertips to the floor.# Draw the knees down and in towards each other. Stare at a point on the floor in front of this pose comes from "prapada" meaning "tips you.# Keeping your gaze fixed, slowly inhale the arms together in prayer position in front of your heart. Keep the feet", shoulders down and back and "asana" meaning "posture" the sternum pressing forward.# Stay here or you can slowly inhale the arms up over your head with the palms together.# Breathe and hold for 2-5 breaths.<ref name="seatTechnique"./>
==Technique in pictures/animation==
== Benefits ==
#It promotes the sense of balance.
#Opens the inner hips and thighs.
#Stretches the quadraceps.
==Effects==
* Improves concentration and sense of balance.
* Strengthens the feet, ankles, calves, knees and thighs.
* Stretches the hip flexors, hamstrings and groins.
* Stimulates the Muladhara / Root Chakra<ref name="Effects"/>
==Related Asanas==
* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]]
== Cautions Special requisites==* Anyone suffering from severe leg or hip injuries.
==Initial practice notes==*Be careful while doing this pose if If you have anklefind it difficult to hold your feet, knee or hip injuriesuse a yoga strap by looping it around the middle arch. ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[http://yogamission.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92 "Methodology"]</ref>   <ref name="Effects">[https://365dayspact.wordpress.com/2017/09/13/prapadasana-tip-toe-pose-balance-is-the-key-to-everything/ "Health benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links== * [https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/prapadasana Prapadasana on tummee.com]* [https://365dayspact.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/ardha-padma-prapadasana-half-lotus-tip-toe-pose-balance-is-the-key-to-everything/ Prapadasana on 365dayspact.wordpress.com]
[[Category:Yoga]]
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