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Anantasana

अनन्तासन / Sleeping Vishnu Pose | Vishnu's Couch Pose

September 20, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Ananta (अनन्त) meaning without end or the infinite one and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Enhances a good stretch for the entire body.
  • Gives relief from arthritic, colitis, hypertension, and sciatica pain
  • Increases spine and leg muscles flexibility.
  • Losing weight on hips and thighs.
  • Enhances the lung capacity thus boosting respiration.
  • Enhances blood circulation to your heart and brain.
  • Improves digestion by toning down the abdominal muscles.
  • Tones your pelvic system making it more flexible and aiding better sexual health.
  • Very beneficial for women during mensuration and menopause.
  • Helps in curing issues of the bladder, uterus, prostate and ovaries.
  • Reduce fatigue and exhaustion.
  • Relieve Stress and Anxiety.
  • It calms your senses and sharpens your focus.
  • Promotes emotional Healing.
Steps to perform the Asana: Anantasana
  • Lie flat on the back, exhale and lie on your left side.
  • Keep your right foot over the left foot symmetrically, keeping the left side body aligned straight on the floor.
  • Slowly lift your right leg at a 90-degree angle.
  • Now, place your left hand below your head to support it.
  • Now, raise your right hand and try to grab the toes of your right leg.
  • Try to remain stable in this position for about 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Stretch the right leg towards the ceiling as much as you can while exhaling.
  • Slowly release yourself from this position by first bringing down the right arms and then the right legs.
  • Now slowly turn onto the other side and follow the same process and remain in that position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Now turn your back to the floor to lie in the Savasana position.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Allowing the top leg to collapse onto the bottom leg.
  • Misalignment of the hips.
  • Reducing the effectiveness of the body to stretch well.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of a weak core or any injury, surgery or pain in the knee, hip, legs, spine, neck or shoulders.
  • Avoid in case of spondylitis, cervical issues, shoulder, sciatica pain or slipped disc conditions.
  • Avoid in case of scoliosis or any other spine-related issues.
  • Senior citizens to avoid this pose as it is very challenging to the bones and joints.
  • Pregnant women to use wall support for alignment.
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of AsanaInfinite Yoga Pose
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