Rabbit Pose in Bikram Yoga benefits and tutorial

Rabbit Pose in Bikram Yoga benefits and tutorial

December 26, 2021 4 min read

 

Overview of the Rabbit Pose in Bikram Yoga

 

The Rabbit Pose  in the Bikram Hot Yoga Series or called Sasangasana in Sanskrit follows the deep backward bend of the Camel Pose with a deep forward bend which helps improve moment in the spine. The meaning of Sasangasana translating from Sanskrit to English breaks down as follows:  Sasaka which has the meaning of "rabbit" and Asana has the meaning of "pose".

An interesting fact about Rabbit Pose in the Bikram Series is that it is the only pose that the dialogue calls for the allowance of using a prop. This is when they suggest that if you are struggling establish a grip you are able to use a towel. The Rabbit Pose helps you round and lengthen the back of the body and compress and compact the front of the body. Lets get right into it and discuss how to do the Rabbit Pose in the Bikram Hot Yoga Series properly.



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