Level 8
Gorakhasana - Named after Yogi Gorakha
Starting Position: Padmasana
Concentration: on the balance of the body
Breath: normal breathing
Repetitions: once
Practice: Sit in Padmasana. With the help of the hands, come up to balance on the knees. >Straighten the upper body and bring the palms together in front of the chest. To facilitate balance, concentrate on a fixed point in front of you. Hold the position for 1-2 minutes then slowly come back to the starting position.
Benefits: Improves the sense of balance and ability to concentrate. Gorakhasana calms the nervous system and helps reduce hip displacement.
Caution: This Asana should not be practiced with knee problems or after any meniscus surgery.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
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Padmasana -
Gorakhasana -
Padma Parvatasana -
Bandha Padmasana -
Tadagi Mudra -
Padma Lolasana -
Garbha Pindasana -
Padma Kukkutasana -
Gupta Padmasana -
Bandha Mayurasana -
Padma Matsyasana -
Padma Bakasana -
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Pindasana -
Padma Vrikshasana -
Urdhva Padmasana -
Padma Vrishchikasana -
Niralambasana -
Padma Yoga Mudra -
Bhastrika Pranayama with Maha Bandha -
Self-Inquiry Meditation Level 8
