Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/yogavan/public_html/wp-content/plugins/unyson/framework/helpers/general.php on line 1275
Eka Pada Sira Vedaparayanasana एक पाद सिर्श वेद पारायनाना Yogic Reading Posture - Yogavani from Indian Yoga Association

Practice of the Month

Headlines

Celebrating World Meditation Day with the Indian Yoga Association 

On World Meditation Day, the Associate Centres and Member Institutes of the Indian Yoga Association came together to honour the profound practice of meditation. Across various locations, our community gathered to reflect, connect, and deepen their meditation journeys, fostering a sense of unity and inner…

Celebrating 6 Years of Excellence:Indian Yoga Association Gujarat Chapter Foundation Day 

The Indian Yoga Association, Gujarat Chapter, virtually celebrated its 6th Foundation Day on 29th December with the theme Yoga for Lifestyle Management. The program began with a prayer, followed by Mauli Baviskar introducing all dignitaries. The event emphasized yoga’s role in promoting holistic well-being, inspiring…

Geetham Institute of Alternative Medicine hosts transformative sessions 

In December, Geetham Institute of Alternative Medicine, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association hosted a series of transformative sessions centered on Varma therapy, which plays a significant role in enhancing physical, mental, and emotional health. The month-long series was conducted by experienced practitioners, each focusing…

Indian ancient Siddhars and the science of longevity: A remarkable discovery byAttangaogam Peedam 

Recent research, supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), sheds light on the ancient practice of Attangaogam, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association, and its impact on longevity. The study, titled “Effect of Yoga-Pranayamam on Telomere Length in Medical Students,” revealed ground breaking…

Tamil Nadu SCC meets to discuss way forward 

The Tamil Nadu State Chapter Committee meeting was held in World Community Service Centre, Chennai on December 28, 2024, at 10:30am. The meeting commenced with a prayer and meditation session, creating a serene atmosphere for the discussions that followed. Shri Rajeshwari Prabhakaran, Senior Vice-Chairman of…

Enriching programs at Sri Aurobindo Society, Hyderabad 

Throughout December, the Sri Aurobindo Society, Hyderabad, hosted a series of insightful talks and satsangs, focusing on various elements of yoga and spiritual growth. The month began with Elements of Yoga 1 by Smt. Suneetha Sekhar on 1st December, followed by Smt. Harshitha’s session on…

Vedic Kaya Sadhana celebrates convocation ceremony 

The Vedic Kaya Sadhana, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, recently held its convocation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for its graduating students. The event celebrated the culmination of rigorous training and dedication, with graduates receiving certifications that recognize their comprehensive understanding and expertise…

SSIYRC Students Set World Record inArdha Matsyendrasana 

In a remarkable achievement, 105 students from the Sri Shankari Institute of Yoga and Research Center, Gummudipoondi (SSIYRC), Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, sustained the Ardha Matsyendrasana pose for an impressive 10 minutes, earning them a place in the Worldwide Book of Records….

Sree Bala Yoga Studio reflects on a year of remarkable achievements in 2024 

Sree Bala Yoga Studio, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, celebrated a year of significant milestones in 2024, underscoring its commitment to yoga education and community wellness. The studio conducted two sessions of its 200-hour Certificate Course in Yoga and a 500-hour Advanced Certificate…

Ananda Chaitanya Meditation Center launches in Coimbatore 

The Ananda Chaitanya Meditation Center in Kurumbapalayam, Coimbatore, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association was inaugurated with grandeur on December 20, 2024. The event began with the traditional lighting of the kuthuvilakku by renowned writer Jeyamohan, symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance and the illumination…



Book your PRINT copies

07 Feb 2025

Yogavani

Eka Pada Sira Vedaparayanasana  एक पाद सिर्श वेद पारायनाना   Yogic Reading Posture
Articles

Eka Pada Sira Vedaparayanasana एक पाद सिर्श वेद पारायनाना Yogic Reading Posture 

by Shri A. Velusamy, B.E., M.B.A.,
IYA LM, Yoga Teacher

Etymology and origins

The name comes from the Sanskrit words eka meaning “one”; paḍa, meaning “leg”; sirsa, meaning ”head”; veda meaning “earliest Indian scripture”; parayana meaning “recitation’; and asana meaning “posture” or “seat”.

Eka Pada Sirsa Vedaparayanasana, (Sanskrit: एक पाद सिर्श वेद पारायनािना) or Yogic Reading Pose is one of the reclining forward-bending asanas.

This posture is unique to the Yoga Legend of south India, late Yogachariya Mayuram G.P. Velan’s School of Yoga. Currently, this posture is not available in any other Yoga School in India or abroad and is not documented anywhere. In the year 1976, I have learned directly from him (my first Yoga Guru) at Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, where he was teaching Yoga (refer to the attached copy of the Certificate 1976 – 1977). Since that time, whenever I get an opportunity, I used to demonstrate this posture-Eka Pada Sirsa Vedaparayanasana at various places for the last 45 years (refer to attached photos).

Description

In Eka Pada Sirsa Vedaparayanasana, the back is on the ground, one leg in half Padmasana and the other leg on the back of the neck. The effect is of a strong forward bend.

Technique

Lie on the floor flat on the back
Bend the right knee and place the right foot on the left thigh in half Padmasana
Bend the left knee, bring the foot near the trunk and grasp the left ankle with both hands. Exhale, pull the left thigh up and back, bend the trunk a little up and place the left leg on the back of the neck. The outer side of the left leg just above the ankle will touch the back of the neck.
Raise the head and neck up and let go of the left ankle.
Raise both the arms up, palms facing the face, let the inner edge of each palm touch, and make it like an open book.
Stay in this pose for 15 to 30 seconds with normal breathing. Drop the hands, release the left leg, release and stretch the right leg and return to position 1.

Repeat the pose on the right side, placing the left foot on the right thigh in half Padmasana and placing the right leg behind the neck. Keep the pose on both sides for the same length of time.

Benefits

By the practice of this posture, the neck, and the back grow stronger. Improves Concentration. The abdominal muscles are contracted and compressed, the digestive power increases.

Related posts