Yoga Pose:
Anantasana
Important Note
Take special precautions while doing any asana. If you are learning yoga, then take the advice of a knowledgeable person. Do not put any kind of force in the event of pain or unable to do so. Keep in mind that you will be able to succeed only with constant practice.
Brief Introduction Of The Anantasana
Anantasana , which is also referred to as the ‘Vishnu pose’, is a Yoga posture that mainly focuses on the pelvic area. It can be regarded as a beginner - intermediate level pose. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘Ananta’ or ‘infinite’ – which is one of the nicknames of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology.
How To Do The Anantasana?
Here are the steps to performing this Yoga posture:
- Get a mat and lie down on it. It is preferable that you lie on the left side of your body. Remain steady in this posture by keeping the heels firmly pressed and the outer region of your left foot kept on the floor firmly.
- Elevate straight out the right arm along your floor and raise it above your head directly. Make sure that your right arm is at a right angle to the body.
- Raise the head from the floor. Use your left hand palm to provide it with support.
- Let your right arm rest on your body’s side. Keep the balance well-maintained.
- Then, bend the right leg at the level of the knee.
- Try reaching towards your big toe. Use the first two fingers and the thumb of your right hand to grab it.
- Be steady in this posture. Keep your balance maintained.
- Go on by breathing out and stretching your right leg to the ceiling. In case you find it tough to fully extend your leg, use a belt to hold the foot.
- Keep this posture for a few seconds, and gradually release it then.
Benefits Of The Anantasana
Anantasana is beneficial for the body in more ways than one:
Better circulation of blood can encourage better internal organ functioning, and aid the health of heart, spleen, uterus, liver, stomach, kidney etc. When these internal organs work better, there can be better mental stability and physical balance for the practitioner.
- Strengthening the body
- Core muscles
- Triceps
- Biceps
- Psoas
- Gluteus maximus
- Groin muscles
- Pelvic floor muscles
- Hamstrings
- Hips
- Helps with female problems
- Cures Sciatica and Lower Back problems
- Improves concentration and focus
- Helps with achieving mental and physical stability
- Tones the body and improves circulation
Better circulation of blood can encourage better internal organ functioning, and aid the health of heart, spleen, uterus, liver, stomach, kidney etc. When these internal organs work better, there can be better mental stability and physical balance for the practitioner.
Precautions To Be Taken While Doing The Anantasana
- While this specific pose has many health benefits, many precautions should be taken to avoid cervical spondilitis, slipped disc, sciatica and other problems.
- Those suffering from such issues either need to practice it under expert supervision or completely refrain from its practice.
- This pose might not be that tough to perform, but it is better for beginners to get some support while performing it – so as to gain better balance. They can wedge a high or long pillow against their back, to enjoy better balance, while performing this pose.
Conclusion
You would need cultivated balance, strength and flexibility to be able to perform this pose correctly. With proper and regular practice, you can have calm and peace while carrying it out. With Ananthasana, you can get a deep insight into the person that you are and have a huge sense of rest, knowledge, stillness and profoundness, which are believed to be godly qualities.
Share This Page On...