Marichyasana

• History of Marichyasana-:

Marichi was the son of Brahma, who is known as the creator of this universe, after he created this earth, Brahma conceived and created his seven sons, of whom Marichi was one of those seven sons. Were. Was. Marichi ji was the grandfather of Surya Dev ji, Sun God who is the giver of life, whose Surya Namaskar we all try like – Adho and Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. Marichi literally means the rays of the moon and the sun.

Marichi went to the forest one day to collect wood and flowers and returned home when he was tired. He called his wife Dharmavrat and asked her to wash his feet, as soon as Dharmavrat started washing her husband’s feet, Marichi’s father Brahma came there, Dharmavrata did not know what to do. Wash Marichi’s feet or meditate on Marichi’s father Brahma. But Dharmavrat attention turned to Brahma and she had to face the wrath of her husband. Marichi got very angry and cursed Dharmavrat to turn into stone.

Dharmavrata was naturally upset that he was being unnecessarily punished. As a response, Dharmavrata began meditating for several years, which was noticed by Lord Vishnu, who, impressed by his devotion, granted him a wish. All the gods wanted Dharmavrat to be freed from the curse, but Marichi ji was a very powerful sage and it was impossible to free Dharmavrat from the curse. So, with the permission and wish of all the Gods and Goddesses, the Dharmavrat was converted into a holy stone.

In this reading of the story, Marichi was not a particularly likable character, but he was a great sage as well as the grandfather of the sun god, and his status as an anthropomorphic figure made him an undeniable figure in Indian mythology. formally made a prominent figure.

This asana is dedicated to the sage Marichi, Son of the Creator Brahma. He is the grandfather of the Son of God.

• Let us learn how to do Marichyasana-:

1. Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front.
2. Bend your left knee and place the sole and heel of the left foot flat on the floor. The shin of the leg should be perpendicular to the floor and the calf should touch the thigh.
3. Now keep the left heel near the perineum and the inner part of the left leg will be spread outwards so that it should touch the inner part of the right thigh.
4. Now stretch your left shoulder forward until that armpit touches the vertical left calf.
5. Now swing your left arm around the left shin, now bending your left elbow, and throw the left forearm behind your back at waist level.
6. Now take your left hand behind your back and take your right hand behind your back and hold both your hands.
7. Now keep the left heel near Muladhara and the inner part of the left leg should be spread outwards so that it touches the inner part of the right thigh.
8. Now stretch your left shoulder forward till the armpit touches the left shin.
9. Now wrap your left arm around your left shin, bending your left elbow, and throw your left arm behind your back at waist level.
10. Now take your left hand behind your back and take your right hand behind your back and hold or join both hands.
11. Now keep your right leg straight and bend your spine to the left and look at your toe, take a deep breath, and stay in this position for at least 1 minute.
12. Hold for 3-5 breaths.
13. Exhaling, bend forward and rest your face (forehead, then the nose, lips, and finally chin) on the right knee. While in this position, keep both your shoulders parallel to the floor and breathe normally.
14. While inhaling, lift your head to the right and release both hands and sit in the normal position keeping the left leg straight. Try the same pose on the other side as well.

• Benefits of Marichyasana-:

1. Regular practice of this pose is help to relieve stress.
2. Practicing this asana reduces menstrual pain.
3. By practicing Marichyasana, physical and mental stress works.
4. This asana strengthens the back pain and our waist muscles.
5. This asana keeps our digestion process right and removes stomach problems.
6. This asana helps in strengthening the spine.
7. By practicing this asana, your inner thighs are strengthened and it is toned.
8. Practicing this asana daily keeps the mind calm and does not cause a headache.

• Some precautions should be taken while doing Marichyasana-:

1. If anyone has back pain and headache, then they should not practice this asana.
2. This asana should not be practiced even if there is an internal injury to one’s shoulder.
3. People who are troubled by lower back pain should not do this asana.
4. If you have diarrhea and asthma then you should not practice this asana.
5. Before doing this asana, please consult your doctor or teacher of yoga.

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