What is Samasana
Samasana In this posture, body remains in a symmetrical position and, therefore, it is named Samasana. It is a meditative Asana.
Also Know as: Symmetrical Pose, Equal Posture, Sam Asan, Sama Asana
How to start this Asana
- Spread both the legs and keep them at a distance of 1 to 1.5 feet.
- Bend the left leg in knee and place it touching the thigh of the right leg in such a way that its heel rests on the procreating organ.
- Bend right leg in knee and place its foot in between the thigh and its heel is placed of the left leg.
- Keep the wrists of both the hands on the respective knees and take Dhyana Mudra.
- Continue normal breathing.
How to end this Asana
- Bring the hands beside the waist.
- Straighten the right leg in the knee.
- Straighten the left leg in the knee.
- Get both the legs together, take the sitting posture.
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Benefits of Samasana
According to research, this Asana is helpful as per below(YR/1)
- As the backbone is kept erect in this asana, its functioning is greatly improved.
- Dhyana Mudra further helps in stabilizing pulse beats.
- Consequently strain on muscles is reduced, which in turn reduces strain on heart.
- Also breathing slows down, collective effect of all this is one can achieve concentration of mind.
Precaution to be taken before doing Samasana
As per several scientific studies, precautions need to be taken in diseases mentioned as per below(YR/2)
- People suffering from hydrocele or enlargement of testicles should not practice this asana.
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
Samasana is helpful in increase flexibility of muscles, improves shape of the body, reduce mental stress, as well improves overall health.
