Garbha Pindasana
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Preparatory Poses
- Padmasana
Sequence
- Begin in padmasana.
- Place each arm through the respective leg between the thigh and calf.
- Push your arms through, and bend your elbows under your calves.
- Fold your arms up, and grasp each ear with the respective hand. You should be supporting your whole body on your tailbone.
- You can leave your eyes open or closed.
- Remain in this position for as long as you feel comfortable.
- Release yourself from this position- first letting go of the ears, then lowering your legs and gently freeing your arms.
- Reverse legs and repeat.
Variations
- Perform this asana as stated but lying on your back.
Breathing
- As you bring your hands to your ears, exhale.
- In the final position, breathe normal. Your breathing should be shallow due to compression of the lungs and abdomen in the ending position.
Duration
- You can stay in the final position for as long as you feel comfortable.
Anatomical Focus
- Breathing
- Balance
Benefits and Therapeutic Applications
- Regulates adrenal glands.
- Helps with nervous disorders and calms the mind.
- Massages organs of the abdomen.
- Alleviates digestive problems.
- Stimulates digestive system.
- Increases appetite.
- Connects body and soul.
Chakra
- Manipur Chakra