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Garbha Pindasana

गर्भ पिण्डासना / Womb Pose

September 24, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from the word Garbha (गर्भ) meaning an embryo in the womb and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Increases core strength in the body.
  • Relaxes the glutes and the sitting bone.
  • Relaxes the lumbar spine.
  • Increases the flow of prana.
  • Strengthens the abdominal muscles and pelvic region.
  • Massages the digestive organs and improves digestion.
  • Tones the liver and spleen and enhances detoxification.
  • Strengthens the uterus and rectum.
  • Activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Steps to perform the Asana: Garbha Pindasana
  • First sit in Padmasana placing your left foot on your right thigh and your right foot on the left thigh.
  • Then, insert your arms in between the thighs and calf muscles of the legs and fold the arms at the elbows.
  • While doing this, you have to lift the cross-legged portion of the body, upwards.
  • When you fold your hands, to hold the ears, they will assist you to raise the lower part of the body.
  • In this asana, you have to balance the body with only your buttocks.
  • Keep looking straight ahead and hold this asana position for 5-6 breaths.
  • When you are ready to release the pose, leave the ears, lower your legs, and slowly loosen the arms.
  • Now cross the legs in the other way and repeat the pose.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Not focusing on the breath.
  • Not building your core foundation before practicing the pose.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of sciatica, slipped disc or other spinal problems.
  • Avoid in case of any injury or surgery in the ankles, knees, hips or back.
  • Avoid in case of lack of your body-breath connection.
  • Avoid in case of piles, inflamed prostate glands or urinary tract ailments.
  • Avoid in case of vertigo or hight blood pressure issues.
  • Avoid during pregnancy or do not practice without guidance from a yoga professional.
  • Avoid in postnatal care and during mensuration.
  • Senior citizens are advised to avoid this pose.
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