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Sasankasana means the ‘Hare posture’. The meaning of the Sanskrit term ‘Sasanka’ is a rabbit or hare.
Methodology of Sasankasana Yoga
- Assume the Vajrasana posture.
- Your posterior will have to rest between the inner edges of the heels.
- Keep the knees and thighs close together.
- The soles will remain upturned.
- Slowly inhale deeply.
- During inhalation, lift up your arms overhead.
- Keep the hands straight and stiff.
- The palms will be turned outwards.
- Lean back to the optimum level even as the inside portion of your upper arms touch the ears.
- Hold on to your breath.
- Gradually exhale.
- Keep the inside portion of your upper arms touching the ears.
- In this position, gradually bend forward from your posterior bones the entire trunk and the pelvis.
- Don’t get up from your seat.
- Now bring down your arms and head till your palms touch the ground.
- Slide forward to the maximum limit your hands along the floor.
- Rest your forehead on the floor in front of the knees.
- The palms must be kept together.
- Your thighs should be pressing the abdomen at this juncture.
- Hold out the breath.
- Remain in this position for about 10 seconds or till you start feeling uncomfortable.
- Slowly inhale deeply.
- Gradually return to the starting position.
- The inside portions of the upper arms must be touching the ears.
- Don’t get up from your seat.
Advantages of Sasankasana Asanas
- The abdominal organs and muscles are strengthened.
- The digestive power is also boosted.
- Your ankles, insteps and knees will also get energized.
- The face and brain will get augmented flow of blood.
- Slipped disc will be relieved.
- The sacral spinal region and the shoulder girdle are also exercised.
- The spine gets good traction.
- Spinal problems are relieved.
- Stooping shoulders are set aright.
- The upper back, shoulders and arms are adequately stretched.
