Agnistambhasana
{Burning log Pose}-
Steps And Benefits
Agnistambhasana is a Sanskrit word which is made up of the combination of three words Agni+ Stambha+ Asana. In which Agni is refer to as Fire, Stambha means Statue and the meaning of Asana is seat, pose or posture. This Asana is also known as Burning log pose, Double pigeon pose and Fire log pose. This pose comes under the level of intermediate and it’s a hip opening asana. From a basic folded legs position, the shins are stacked on top of each other by putting the left lower leg on top of the right knee, then sliding the right foot forward until it is underneath the left knee. With a level back, the abdominal area folds forward to extend the stretch.
Steps of Agnistambhasana (Burning log pose)
Benefit of Agnistambhasana
Preparatory poses: – Supta Baddha Konasana, Baddha Konasana.
Follow-up poses: – Bharadvajasana, Paschimottanasana
Level of Asana: – Intermediate
Note:
In case of Knee injuries, ankle injuries avoid this asana. If your hips or groin then sit in Sukhasana and gently try this.