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Kneecap Contraction (Januphalak Akarshan)

Januphalak Akarshan is an Indian translation for Kneecap Contraction pose. You can learn this asana as below:

   
Routine  
Breathing Pattern  
Consciousness  

Routine:

  • Remain in the primary position.
  • Contract the muscle surrounding the right knee, drawing the kneecap back towards the thigh.
  • Maintain the contraction for 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Release the contraction and let the kneecap return to its normal position.
  • Practice this five times.
  • Repeat this with left kneecap for five times also.
  • Then perform it with both the kneecaps together.

Breathing Pattern:

  • Inhale while contraction and then hold the breath.
  • Relax the knee muscles while exhaling.

Consciousness:

  • On the breathing pattern.
  • Mental counting.
  • The contraction.
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Techniques adapted from Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha by Swami
Satyananda published by Yoga Publications Trust, Munger, Bihar.

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