When this asana is performed, the
pose achieved resembles that of a human foetus in the womb. So this asana is
called Garbhasana (Foetus Pose).
Procedure for Garbhasana (Foetus Pose):
- As in Kukkutasana (Cock Pose), insert the hands between the thighs and calves.
- Push the arms forward till elbows can be easily bent.
- Then hold lobe of right ear with right hand and of left ear with left hand.
- Stay in this position very cautiously to avoid tumbling.
- The constant practice of this asana will enable you to balance the body on coccyx (the tail bone).
- If aspirants experience difficulty in performing this asana in Padmasana position, it should be practiced without Padmasana.
- While performing this asana, let the legs be stretched on floor.
- The asana should be performed for 8 to 10 seconds in the beginning. Later, the time of retention of asana can be increased to one minute depending on age, ability of aspirants and benefits expected.
Advantages of Garbhasana
(Foetus Pose):
- It helps to cure diseases like colic pain, flatulence, enteritis, chronic fever, constipation, etc.
- It has a regulating effect on the adrenal glands and calms an excited mind.
- It alleviates nervous disorders.
- It helps to control anger.
- It keeps the abdominal organs trim. It cures gas-trouble and increases the digestion-power.
- The abdominal organs, breast and joints of arms and legs get sufficient exercise through this asana and their ailments disappear.
- It helps to preserve the semen and the mind begins to have communion with the soul.
- It improves sense of balance.
Therapeutics:
- Nervous disorders
- Anger management
- Digestive disorders
- Constipation
