Niralamba Prapada Kanjanasana 1

Niralamba Prapada Kanjanasana 1 is an Asana. It is translated as Unsupported Tip Toe Wagtail Pose 1 from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "niralamba" meaning "unsupported", "prapada" meaning "tip toe", "kanjana" meaning "wagtail bird", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose claims the following benefits: it stretched the inner front thighs and lower back, strengthens the calf muscles and balance.

It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee, ankle, or hip injuries.[1][2]

Publications Featuring

References

  1. 1 2 Lacerda, Daniel (2015-12-01). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Hachette Books. ISBN 9780316270625.
  2. 1 2 Gan, Jñānam; Yoga, Dip; Massage, Dip Remedial; Macq, B. A.; UTS, MSc CS (2010-02-25). "Asana List". Yoga Parampara. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  3. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  5. Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  6. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  7. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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