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| − | + | The word '''Sasanka''' in Sanskrit translates into a rabbit or a hare. As the name suggests, Sasankasana is a Yoga pose in which the posture of rabbit is mimicked. In the final position of the Sasankasana, the body resembles a leaping rabbit. | |
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| − | == | + | ==Technique== |
| + | # Take the Vajrasana pose first. | ||
| + | # Keep the knees on the ground and together, and rest your body on your heels. | ||
| + | # While inhaling, raise both arms with palms facing outwards. Continue raising the arms until their insides touch your ears. | ||
| + | # Start exhaling and at the same time, bend your pelvis and trunk in a forward direction till your arms touch the ground. | ||
| + | # Stretch your palms out as much as possible, with your head facing down. | ||
| + | # Maintain the position as long as it is possible in a comfortable manner.<ref name="Technique"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Technique in pictures/animation== | |
| − | == References == | + | |
| + | ==Effects== | ||
| + | * It massages your heart automatically. | ||
| + | * It cures mental illness, irritability and stress too. | ||
| + | * One who daily perform it, can always be seen jolly and free-minded. | ||
| + | * It gives strength to pancreas, liver, kidneys and intestines. | ||
| + | * It reduces fat from waist, buttocks and thighs. | ||
| + | * It is a good thing for eased digestion. | ||
| + | * It keeps your body flexible and maintains the elasticity of the body.<ref name="Effects"/> | ||
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| + | ==Related Asanas== | ||
| + | * [[Vajrasana]] | ||
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| + | ==Special requisites== | ||
| + | * Avoid practice of this pose if you suffer from vertigo, slipped disc, high blood pressure, and heart-related problems. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Initial practice notes== | ||
| + | * Perform this pose only when you are comfortable doing the Half Headstand. | ||
| + | * When you are coming out of the pose, you should always end with a slow inhalation as it can cause lightheadedness.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogadaycelebration.com/sasankasana.html "Methodology"]</ref> |
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| + | <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.yogawiz.com/yoga-poses/hare-pose.html "Beginers tips"]</ref> | ||
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| + | <ref name="Effects">[https://www.theayurveda.org/yoga/yogasana-for-anger-management-sasakasana "Health benefits"]</ref> | ||
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</references> | </references> | ||
| − | + | ==External Links== | |
| + | * [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/sasakasana/ Sasakasana on stylesatlife.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.yogabasics.com/asana/rabbit/ Sasakasana on yogabasics.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.yogawiz.com/yoga-poses/hare-pose.html Sasakasana on yogawiz.com] | ||
[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:32, 25 June 2018
The word Sasanka in Sanskrit translates into a rabbit or a hare. As the name suggests, Sasankasana is a Yoga pose in which the posture of rabbit is mimicked. In the final position of the Sasankasana, the body resembles a leaping rabbit.
Contents
Technique
- Take the Vajrasana pose first.
- Keep the knees on the ground and together, and rest your body on your heels.
- While inhaling, raise both arms with palms facing outwards. Continue raising the arms until their insides touch your ears.
- Start exhaling and at the same time, bend your pelvis and trunk in a forward direction till your arms touch the ground.
- Stretch your palms out as much as possible, with your head facing down.
- Maintain the position as long as it is possible in a comfortable manner.[1]
Technique in pictures/animation
Effects
- It massages your heart automatically.
- It cures mental illness, irritability and stress too.
- One who daily perform it, can always be seen jolly and free-minded.
- It gives strength to pancreas, liver, kidneys and intestines.
- It reduces fat from waist, buttocks and thighs.
- It is a good thing for eased digestion.
- It keeps your body flexible and maintains the elasticity of the body.[2]
Related Asanas
Special requisites
- Avoid practice of this pose if you suffer from vertigo, slipped disc, high blood pressure, and heart-related problems.
Initial practice notes
- Perform this pose only when you are comfortable doing the Half Headstand.
- When you are coming out of the pose, you should always end with a slow inhalation as it can cause lightheadedness.[3]
