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'''Gitanandasana''' <ref name="Gitanandasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Gitananda from Sanskrit.
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This pose is dedicated to Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, a modern yogi born in 1907 and is one of the most recognized modern yogis of our time. Yogi Gitananda is also credited with bringing yoga to the Western world in the 1950s. He received many recognitions and awards during his time, one of it being hailed as the Father of Scientific Yoga.
  
The name of this pose comes from "Gitananda" referring to a Hindu Sage", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
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==Technique==
  
== Benefits ==
 
 
#It opens the inner back of shoulders and triceps
 
#Promotes spinal flexibility
 
#Stretches the hamstrings and the front of the thighs.
 
  
== Cautions ==
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
  
*Be careful while doing this pose if you have any ankle, knee, hip, spinal or shoulder injuries.
 
  
== References ==
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==Effects==
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* Hatha yoga boosts overall health.
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* Tones the spine.
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* Improves flexibility.
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* Strengthens muscles.
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* Enhances balance.
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* Revs up blood circulation.
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* Increases immunity.
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* Relieves stress.
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* Helps with focus and concentration.
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* Balances the flow of energy.
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* Makes you happy.
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<ref name="Effects"/>
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]]
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==Special requisites==
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==Initial practice notes==
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==References==
  
 
<references>  
 
<references>  
<ref name="Gitanandasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitanandasana "wikipedia"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga/hatha-yoga "Health benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
 
</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga/hatha-yoga Gitanandasana on artofliving.org]
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Latest revision as of 11:58, 28 June 2018

Gitanandasana

This pose is dedicated to Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, a modern yogi born in 1907 and is one of the most recognized modern yogis of our time. Yogi Gitananda is also credited with bringing yoga to the Western world in the 1950s. He received many recognitions and awards during his time, one of it being hailed as the Father of Scientific Yoga.

Technique

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Hatha yoga boosts overall health.
  • Tones the spine.
  • Improves flexibility.
  • Strengthens muscles.
  • Enhances balance.
  • Revs up blood circulation.
  • Increases immunity.
  • Relieves stress.
  • Helps with focus and concentration.
  • Balances the flow of energy.
  • Makes you happy.
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Related Asanas

Special requisites

Initial practice notes

References

External Links