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Samakonasana

समकोणासन / The Right-Angle Posture

September 27, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Sama (समा) meaning straight, Kona meaning angle (कोणा) and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Strengthens and develops the muscles of your chest, waist, back, shoulders arms, inner thighs, groin, and hip muscles.
  • Releases tension by stretching the hamstrings and thighs.
  • Improves posture by straightening and strengthening the spine.
  • Reduce stiffness on the shoulders and relaxes the back.
  • Enhances the blood flow in the abdominal region and reproductive organs.
  • Relaxes your mind and eases stress, anxiety and depression.
  • Rejuvenates and vitalizes the body.
  • Enhances digestion and prevents constipation and gastritis.
  • Boosts and balance your hormones.
  • Helps to cure acidity, asthma & varicose veins.
Steps to perform the Asana: Samakonasana
  • You can do Samakonasana in both standing and sitting position.
  • Stand erect with your feet hip width apart and parallel to each other.
  • Ensure that your feet are placed firmly on the floor.
  • Keep your arms by your side, fingers together and pointing down.
  • Inhaling, raise your arms above your head and close to your ears with palms facing each other.
  • Exhaling, tighten your core muscles and gently bend forward from your hips with your head and hands in one line and parallel to the floor.
  • Breathe while holding this position for a few moments and make sure that your lower back is held firmly.
  • Shift your weight slightly to your toes to maintain your balance.
  • Inhaling, lift your hands and head in one line.
  • Hold this pose for 30 seconds.
  • Stretch your legs out in front of you or sit on the ground in Dandasana to start the pose.
  • Stretch both legs out sideways slowly until they are in a straight line.
  • Put your hands together in the Namaskar mudra or in front of your heart. Make sure both feet are on the floor with the Drishti.
  • Hold this position for a short period of time while breathing.
  • When you feel comfortable, slowly sit in Samakonasana, bringing the knees closer to the floor by moving the hands on the floor.
  • Hold this pose for 30 seconds.
  • Release and sit in Dandasana (Staff Pose), letting the legs extend and unwind.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Rounding of the back.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid if suffering from severe back pain, slipped disc, Sciatica, piles or hernia.
  • Avoid if you have undergone any injury or surgery to any internal organs, hips, knees or spine.
  • Avoid if you are suffering from abdominal inflammation.
  • Avoid in case of serious eye disorders or surgery.
  • Avoid if suffering from high blood pressure or any cardiac problems.
  • Avoid during pregnancy and menstruation.
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