Bhadrasana
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ETYMOLOGY:
The English translation of the Sanskrit term BHADRA is "throne". BHADRASANA
means thus "the posture of the throne". This physical /bodily posture must not
be mistaken for BHADRASANA, "the posture of the blessing", which is quite
different.
BACKGROUND:
The great
Yogi
GORAKSHA used to spend much time sitting in this posture. Therefore, this
asana
bears also the name GORKSHASANA. In other treaties, you may find this asana
under the name BADDHA KONASANA. BADDHA means "caught", "held", and KONASANA
means "angle".
In the renowned yogic treaty
HATHA
YOGA
PRADIPIKA,
sloka
55-56-57 we find the following description:
"Place the heels on either
side of the seam of the Perineum, keeping the left heel on the left side and the
right one on the right side, holding the feet firmly joined to one another with
both the hands. This Bhadrasana is the destroyer of all diseases.
The expert
Yogis
call this Goraksa asana. By sitting with this asana, the Yogi gets rid of
fatigue."
EXECUTION AND SUBTLE ENERGY EFFECTS:
In order to practice hatha yoga you need to have experienced supervision; also,
being part of a yoga practice group helps. Some
asanas
have medical counter indications - we urge you not to consider this site a guide
to the practice of hatah yoga. We chose not to publish this information on the
SivaSakti.COM website; you can find it in the yoga
classes
organized by our school.
BENEFICIAL EFFECTS:
· This asana acts efficiently on the muscles and ligaments of
the pelvic floor and on the genital-urinary system. It also renders the
articulations of the thighs and knees more elastic.
· The stretching of the muscles and ligaments causes an intense
excitation of the proprioreceptors. Through the vegetative centres in the
hypothalamus, the activity of the heart and respiratory system are highly
stimulated.
· This posture is remarkable as regards its effects in the case
of anal-rectal diseases. The constant practice of this asana cures the
haemorrhoids.
· The pelvis, abdomen, and back are highly flooded with blood
and thus stimulated.
· Brings and maintains a state of perfect health of the kidneys,
prostate, and urinary tract.
· Prevents hernia.
· Eliminates the states of certain forms of frigidity. Practised
in combination with SARVANGASANA and SHALABASANA (asanas which will be presented
furthermore in this section) it brings to normal the internal activity of the
ovaries. It may be included in the training programme of pregnant women,
preparing them for a painless delivery.
· You may perform this asana right after eating because it
stimulates and facilitates the digestion, even increasing the appetite to a
healthy level.
CAUTION:
· It is
forbidden to practice this asana if you suffer of sciatica, especially during
the crisis. Nevertheless, if it is practised moderately, without forcing,
BHADRASANA may eliminate sciatic pain.
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