Samasana

Posted on March 25, 2008 in Latest News

Sama in Sanskrit means Equilibrium. This asana the external organs of the body are aligned in such a way that they are divided into two halves creating an equilibrium.

Samasana Sequence

Sit with both your legs together and stretched.

Keep your toes erect

Spine straight and rest your palms on the floor.

Spread both your legs keeping them at a distance of 1-1.5 feet.

Fold your legs as you would in the Gyana Mudra and rest both your wrists on the knees.

Continue your normal breathing.

While releasing yourself from the pose, bring the hands beside your waist.

Straighten your right leg first followed by the left leg.

Then get your legs together and return to the initial sitting posture.

This asana keeps the backbone muscles upright and vertical.
When Samasana is practiced with the Dhyana Mudra they work greatly in stabilizing pulse beats.
This asana heals the strains on heart by consequently slowing the breathing down.
It is very useful for meditation and concentration.

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