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[[File:Krauncasana.png|thumb|right|'' Krauncasana'']] | [[File:Krauncasana.png|thumb|right|'' Krauncasana'']] | ||
| − | '''Kraunchasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''Heron Pose''' from Sanskrit. | + | '''Kraunchasana'''<ref name="Kraunchasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as '''Heron Pose''' from Sanskrit. |
The name of this pose comes from "krauncha" meaning "heron", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "krauncha" meaning "heron", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have any knee, ankle or hamstring injuries. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have any knee, ankle or hamstring injuries. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <ref name="Kraunchasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kr%C4%81u%C3%B1c%C4%81sana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 10:31, 7 January 2017
Kraunchasana[1] is an Asana. It is translated as Heron Pose from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from "krauncha" meaning "heron", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- This pose stretches the hamstrings
- Lower back and ankles
- It also improves core stability.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have any knee, ankle or hamstring injuries.
