NARAYNASANA
Method of Practice
- Lie comfortably on either your right or left side.
- Bend the lower arm and place it under your head to provide pillow-like support.
- Keep both legs comfortably stacked one over the other.
- Allow your entire body to remain straight and completely relaxed.
- Stay in this position for 10–15 minutes, breathing deeply and comfortably throughout the practice.
Benefits of Narayanasana (Side-Lying Relaxation Pose)
- Calms the mind and helps reduce stress and anxiety.
- Supports the maintenance of healthy blood pressure.
- Improves digestion.
- Helps relieve mild arthritic pain and sciatica.
- Strengthens and improves the flexibility of the muscles of the thighs, hips, and pelvic region.
Contraindications
If you have had recent spinal or knee surgery, practice this pose only under the guidance of a qualified
physician or yoga expert.
Therapeutic / Supportive Uses For
- Particularly beneficial for chronic arthritis, joint inflammation associated with rheumatic
conditions, sciatica, muscle pain, and nerve pain. - Also serves as a supportive practice for back pain, neck pain, and poor digestive function.
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