Lolasana

Lolasana (LOL-sah-nah^[1]^{[needs IPA]}; Sanskrit: लोलासन; IAST: Lolasana), Pendant Pose

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words Lol (लोल, Lola) meaning "fickle or trembling or dangling" and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".^[2]

Description

1. Practitioner kneels on the yoga mat with ankles crossed over each other allowing buttocks to rest in the cradle of heels. 2. Places hands besides folded legs and leans forward slowly to curve back and shoulder blades pressing the shoulders towards the floor. 4. Raises legs off the ground holding in this pose for at least 20 seconds. 6. Finally come back to the starting pose of Vajrasana and try to repeat it. Breathe normally while performing this asana.

Benefits

Benefits of Pendant Pose (Lolasana) 1. Strengthens wrists and legs 2. Tones arms 3. Develops abdominal muscles 4. Strengthens back muscles 5. Improves body balance

Cautions

1. Eating large meal before this asana or pose can cause difficulties . 2. Avoid this pose if you are pregnant or suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension. 3. Beginners should start slow and do it under yoga expert supervision. 4. Contraindication Focus include Wrist injuries, Shoulder pain and Neck problems.

Modifications

Advanced students can practice variations :Padma Lolasana and Utthita Lolasana Beginners can start with Navasana (Boat Pose).

Follow-up asanas

Counter asanas are (Downward Dog Pose) Adho Mukha Svanasana and (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) Chaturanga Dandasana.

References

^ Budilovsky, Joan; Adamson, Eve (2000). The complete idiot's guide to yoga (2 ed.). Penguin. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-02-863970-3. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.