Mythology about Paschimottanasana: Seated Forward Bending Asana

 The word Paschimottanasana consists of three Sanskrit words, Paschim, Uttana, and Asana. Paschim means “West”, Uttana means “intense stretch” and Asana means “posture”. It literally means a stretch

of the West pose. It is said that the crown represents the north, and the feet represent the south. The front body represents the east and the back of the body represents the west. Therefore, this asana means stretching the back.
It is also called Ugrasana or Brahmacharyasana. Ugra means formidable, powerful, and noble. Brahmacharya means religious study, self-restraint, and celibacy.


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Yoga Scripture

As per 17th century Gheranda Samhita, Paschimottanasana is one of the most important 32 postures out of eighty-four lakh postures taught by Siva. Further, as per Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it is the best among all asanas and makes a practitioner free from diseases.

As per verse 28 of Chapter 1 of Hatha Yoga Pradipika and verse 24 of Chapter 2 of Gherand Samhita, Paschimottanasana is “Stretching the legs (in front) on the ground, like a stick; bending forward, holding the toes with both hands and placing the forehead on the knees.

As per verse 29 of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Paschimottanasana is the best among asanas. By this asana, the pranic currents rise through Sushumna, the digestive fire increases, the abdomen becomes flat, and the practitioner becomes free from diseases.

Further, this asana has also been explained in Siva Samhita and is called Ugrasana.

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