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Karnapidasana (IPA: [Karṇapīḍāsana]); IAST: Karṇapīḍāsana; Sanskrit: कपोतासन, ^[1] is an inverted supine forward bend asana. ^[2] ^[3]

Etymology

The name of this asana is derived from its description. Karṇa means "ear"; pīḍa means "pressure" and means āsana: "posture".^[2]^[3]

Also Known As

Karṇapīḍāsana is also known as Raja Halasana and is closely to Halasana (plow pose) which it is sometimes considered a variant of.

Description

Karṇapīḍāsana is similar to Halasana (plow pose), but with the legs dropped further down so that the knees are also on the ground next to the ears and the eyes are closed.

There are two vinyasas for performing karnapidasana both begining in a supine position. One is based on coming into salamba sarvagasana then into halasana. A second vinyasa by which karnapidadana may be reached without passing though salamba sarvagasana (soulder stand).

Cautions & obstacles

Benefits

Stretches the spine.^[2]^[4]
Increases blood circulation in the abdomen.^[2]^[4]
Relaxes the legs.^[2]^[4]

Help with introspection.^[4]

This asana is often sequenced as Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana and then Karṇapīḍāsana but for practitioners with hypertension performing Karṇapīḍāsana prior to Salamba Sarvangasana will mitigate the rush of downwards blood flow and the feeling of fullness in the head.^[2]

Variations

Adding support under the shoulders.^[4]
Support of the knees with a chair or bolster.^[4]
Arm position either supporting the back as in shoulder stand; reaching back as shown or arms reaching forward.^[4]

Follow-up poses

Karṇapīḍāsana is often followed by Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose). Related hand balances include Astavakrasana (Eight-Crooks Pose) and Titibasana (Firefly Pose).

Anatomy

Karṇapīḍāsana is one of the counter pose to Sarvangasana (shoulder stand).^[5]. The thoracic spine is in maximum flexation which can result in problems elsewhere in the spine or knees. The Hip flexors and Abs are required to maintain the pose which stretches the extensors of the spin, the rhomboids and trapezius muscle. To avoid oversterching the cervical spine (neck), the yogi should be able to hold salamba sarvagasana for five minutes. And to protect the lumbar spine (torso) and knees the yogi should be able to stay in halasana for one minute. If the muscles are too short and the pose performed too passively, then the muscles being lengthened can be overstretched.

Gallery

Karṇapīḍāsana viewed from the side
Karṇapīḍāsana viewed from the side

References

^ YogaJournal 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Iyenger 1979, p. 220-1.
^ ^a ^b Kaminoff 2007, p. 154.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Farhi 1993, p. 44-47.
^ Kaminoff 2007, p. 155.

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[FOOTNOTEYogaJournal2012-1] YogaJournal 2012.

[FOOTNOTEIyenger1979220-1-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Iyenger 1979, p. 220-1.

[FOOTNOTEKaminoff2007154-3] Kaminoff 2007, p. 154.

[FOOTNOTEFarhi199344-47-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Farhi 1993, p. 44-47.

[FOOTNOTEKaminoff2007155-5] Kaminoff 2007, p. 155.

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