What is Tolangulasana 1
Tolangulasana 1 When this asana is performed, the body takes the shape of scales. So it is called Tolangulasana. This has come through tradition.
- In its final position the whole body is balanced on closed fists.
Also Know as: Weighing Scale Pose, Wighing Scale Lotus pose, Weigh Scale Posture, Tolangula Asana, Tolangul Asan, Tolangula-padmasana
How to start this Asana
- Sit in Padmasana .
- Take support of the elbows to lie down on the back.
- Lie down on the bank.
- Raise the foot-lock slightly towards the stomach so that your buttocks may be raised.
- Place both the closed fists under the buttocks.
- Elbows should touch the ground.
- Now raise foot-lock as well as head and back and balance your whole body on the fists.
- (Elbows should be up from the around).
- While returning back to the original position takes your weight on both the elbows first.
- Slowly bring back and head back to the ground.
How to end this Asana
- Hold the position for a while and then remove the fists from under the buttock and come to original position.
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Benefits of Tolangulasana 1
According to research, this Asana is helpful as per below(YR/1)
- It stimulates blood circulation in the muscles and the nerves of the arms and the hands which are incidentally toned up and strengthened.
- It strengthens and enlarges the rib-box.
- It increases the elasticity of the spine and tones up the nervous system.
- It cures diseases such as constipation, dysentery, asthma, tuberculosis and diabetes.
- The abdominal tension pushes down all fecal matter to the end of the passage of the colon.
- The constant practice of this asana improves the functioning of the sound box and brings melody to the voice.
- It improves the eyesight.
Precaution to be taken before doing Tolangulasana 1
As per several scientific studies, precautions need to be taken in diseases mentioned as per below(YR/2)
- Those who are suffering from pain in spine or neck, or having complaint of ulcer in stomach should not practice it.
So, consult your doctor if you have any of the problem mentioned above.
Histroy and scientific base of Yoga
Due to the oral transmission of sacred writings and the secrecy of its teachings, yoga’s past is riddled with mystery and confusion. Early yoga literature were recorded on delicate palm leaves. So it was easily damaged, destroyed, or lost. Yoga’s origins may be dated back over 5,000 years. However other academics believe it could be as old as 10,000 years. Yoga’s lengthy and illustrious history may be split into four distinct periods of growth, practise, and invention.
- Pre Classical Yoga
- Classical Yoga
- Post Classical Yoga
- Modern Yoga
Yoga is a psychological science with philosophical overtones. Patanjali begins his Yoga method by instructing that the mind must be regulated – Yogahs-chitta-vritti-nirodhah. Patanjali does not delve into the intellectual underpinnings of the need to regulate one’s mind, which are found in Samkhya and Vedanta. Yoga, he continues, is the regulation of the mind, the constraint of the thought-stuff. Yoga is a science based on personal experience. The most essential advantage of yoga is that it helps us to maintain a healthy bodily and mental state.
Yoga can help to slow down the ageing process. Since aging starts mostly by autointoxication or self-poisoning. So, we can considerably limit the catabolic process of cell degeneration by keeping the body clean, flexible, and properly lubricated. Yogasanas, pranayama, and meditation must all be combined to reap the full advantages of yoga.
SUMMARY
Tolangulasana 1 is helpful in increase flexibility of muscles, improves shape of the body, reduce mental stress, as well improves overall health.
