5 Asans recommended by the Devi

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In the Devi Gita the Goddess recommends 5 kinds of asans. (See page

142 verse 8-Pg.145 verse 15)

 

1. Padmasana(lotus posture) Place the feet with the soles showing,

on the opposite thighs,(crossing the legs with the right foot on the

left thigh and the left foot on the right thigh) and catching by the

right hand brought around the back, the toes of the right foot, and

catching by the left hand brought around the back, the toes of the

left foot; then sitting straight with ease. This is the asan beloved

by Yogis. Note: According to others, it is not necessary for the

hands to be carried around the back to grab their respective toes.

Both of the hands may be crossed and placed in the lap.

 

2. Svastik asan (excellent attainment posture) Place the feet on

the inner side of the knees with the soles facing upwards. For the

attainment of Truth by certain Yogis this asan is performed

 

3.Bhadra asan (excellent posture) Place the heels of both feet

firmly together at the base of the muladhara. This asan is venerated

by Yogis.

 

4. Vajra asan (diamond posture) Place both thighs above the legs

according to instructions, sitting on the shanks with the toes

extended back.

 

 

5. Viira asan (Hero posture) Place one foot back with the knee

bent, then cross the other thigh over the opposite way(knee over

knee)

For the attainment of Truth Yogis perform this asan.