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| ''The Yoga Journal'' says the malasana stretches the ankles, groins and back, tones the belly. It also cautions about using the pose when there are lower back or knee injuries.<ref group=web></ref> | ''The Yoga Journal'' says the malasana stretches the ankles, groins and back, tones the belly. It also cautions about using the pose when there are lower back or knee injuries.<ref group=web></ref> | ||
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The ''Sritattvanidhi'', a 19th century book on yoga-asanas, gives a different picture for the mālāsana at plate no.44.{{sfn|Sjoman|1999|p=27}} The ''Sritattvanidhi'' is attributed to Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar (1794-1868).{{sfn|Sjoman|1999|p=40}} The illustrations of the asanas are taken from the "Hathayoga Pradipika", a compilation of | ||
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For the area of Madrid in Spain, see Malasaña.Template:Contains Indic text The malasana is a yoga asana.
Etymology
Malasana can be found in three slightly different Sanskrit spellings:
- Template:Lang-sa, malasana (pronounce "ma-la-sa-na") - "Excretion Pose", "Relieving Pose", "Yoga Squat"
- Template:Lang-sa, malāsana (pronounce "ma-laa-sa-na"), which would mean "Indian plum garland"}}
- Template:Lang-sa, mālāsana (pronounce "maa-laa-sa-na") - "Garland Pose"
The Sanskrit spelling, and thereby the interpretation, of "mala", is a matter of debate. The "a" may be pronounced either short ("a") or long ("aa"), indicated by a an additional line behind the letter:
- मल mala, pronounce "ma-la" - "dirt, dust, impurity, secretion"
- मला malā, pronounce "ma-laa" - "Indian Plum (Flacourtia indica - Bot.)
- माला mālā, pronounce "maa-laa" - "garland, necklace"
The Shree Bindu Sewa Sansthan Ashram gives the following interpretation:
- मल mala, pronounce "ma-la" - excrement, shit
- माला mālā, pronounce "maa-laa" - garland, necklace, rosary
Description
The asana is a squat with heels flat on the floor and hip-width apart (or slightly wider if necessary), toes pointing out on a diagonal. The torso is brought forward between the thighs, elbows are braced against the inside of the knees, and the hands press together in front of the chest in Añjali Mudrā.
The Yoga Journal says the malasana stretches the ankles, groins and back, tones the belly. It also cautions about using the pose when there are lower back or knee injuries.
The Sritattvanidhi, a 19th century book on yoga-asanas, gives a different picture for the mālāsana at plate no.44. The Sritattvanidhi is attributed to Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar (1794-1868). The illustrations of the asanas are taken from the "Hathayoga Pradipika", a compilation of diffrent yoga texts, the dating of which is uncertain.
See also
Notes
References
- , Frawley & Kozak 2001, p. 225.
- Ramaswami & Krishnamacharya 2005, p. 28.
- Bell 1998, p. 47.
- Stewart 1998, p. 68.
- Mehta & Collins 1998, p. 34.
- & Gavalas 2003, p. 174.
- Sjoman 1999, p. 27.
- ^ Sjoman 1999, p. 40.
Sources
- Published sources
- Bell, Rosamund (1998), Simple yoga techniques, New Holland, ISBN 978-1-86436-418-7
- Frawley, David; Kozak, Sandra Summerfield (2001), Yoga for Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice, Lotus Press, ISBN 978-0-910261-30-2
- Gavalas, Elaine (2003), The Yoga Minibook for Longevity: A Specialized Program for a Healthier, Vital You, Simon & Schuster, ISBN 978-0-7432-2699-8
- Mehta, Mira; Collins, Elaine (1998), How to use yoga: a step-by-step guide to the Iyengar method of yoga, for relaxation, health and well-being, Rodmell Press, ISBN 978-0-9627138-6-6
- Ramaswami, Srivatsa; Krishnamacharya, T. (2005), The complete book of vinyasa yoga: an authoritative presentation, based on 30 years of direct study under the legendary yoga teacher Krishnamacharya, Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-56924-402-9
- Sjoman, N.E. (1999), The Yoga Tradition of the Mysore Palace, Abhinav Publications
- Stewart, Mary (1998), Yoga, McGraw-Hill Trade, ISBN 978-0-8442-0279-2
- Web-sources
- ^ spokensanskrit.de, malA
- spokensanskrit.de, mala
- spokensanskrit.de, mAlA
- Shree Bindu Sewa Sansthan Ashram, Malasana - Garland Pose
- Yoga Journal, Garland Pose
Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (2005), Illustrated Light On Yoga, HarperCollins, ISBN 978-81-7223-606-9
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (2003), Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Nesma Books India, ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (2004), A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya, Nesma Books India, ISBN 978-81-85787-08-4
External links
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