Hamasasana (Swan Pose)

By Himanshu JoshiYogaHamasasana, Hamasasana (Swan Pose), Swan Pose

In Sanskrit “Hamsa” means “Swan” and “Asana” means “Posture”. The English name of the asana is “Swan Pose”.   Position : Sitting Type : Balancing pose Spiritual Awareness : Manipura Chakra. Physical Awareness : Maintaining balance, breath and abdomen Dosha Suitability : Vata Introducery Asanas : Trikonasana, Baddha Konasana   Procedure: Kneel on the floor with the feet together and the knees apart. Exhale completely. Place the palms flat on the floor with the fingers pointing towards the feet. Bring the wrists and forearms together so that they touch. Lean forward so that the abdomen rests on top of the elbows nd chest rests on the upper arms. Maintain the balance and slowly stretch the legs backward until they are straight. Keep the feet together and place the tips of […]

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