Kraunchasana

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Krounchasana, Heron pose
(with hands in a mudra)

Krauñcāsana (Sanskrit: क्रौञ्चासन) or Heron pose, also written Krounchasana, is a sitting asana in modern yoga as exercise.[1][2]

Etymology and origins

The pose is named for a long-legged waterbird, like the Indian pond heron.

The name comes from the Sanskrit words Kraunch (क्रौञ्च) meaning "

waterbirds.[5]

The 19th century

Krishnamacharya.[6]

Description

The pose is accomplished by sitting with one knee forwards on the ground and the foot beside the hip, as in Virasana. The other leg is straight and raised to touch the nose and chin; the foot is grasped by both hands. This provides a stronger forward bend than Paschimottanasana.[2] The posture is stated to be unsuitable during menstruation.[1]

Variations

A strap may be held in the hands and looped behind the sole of the foot of the extended leg, to allow the chest to continue lifting while the leg is straightened.[7]

References

  1. ^
    Yoga: The Iyengar Way
    . London: Dorling Kindersley. p. 62.
  2. ^ a b Iyengar, B. K. S. (1979) [1966]. Light on Yoga. Schocken Books. pp. 158–159.
  3. ^ a b Iyengar, B. K. S. (1979) [1966]. Light on Yoga. Schocken Books. p. 523.
  4. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9
    .
  5. ^ "Kraunca, Krauñca, Krauñcā: 22 definitions Introduction". Wisdom Library. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  6. ^
    ISBN 81-7017-389-2
    .
  7. ^ Anon (28 August 2007). "Heron Pose". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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