Lolasana (Pendant), Tolasana (Scale). Kukkutasana (Cock / Rooster) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Lolasana (Pendant), Tolasana (Scale), and related poses such as Kukkutasana (Cock / Rooster Pose). While from one perspective, Garbha Pindasana may be considered in a different pose family (since it’s not an arm balance), David Keil uses the relationship in shape and balancing requirements with Kukkutasana to teach them together here.
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Arm Balancing Poses.
Poses Overview
Lolasana
lo-LAHS-anna
“lola” = dangling (like an earring), moving to and fro, tremulous, quake
Pendant Pose
Tolasana
toe-LAHS-anna
“tola” = scale, pair of scales, balance, poising one’s self
Scale Pose
Heart of Poses
Arm Balance
Historical Roots
Lolasana Was Once Known As Jhula
According to yoga researcher N.E. Sjoman, [Lolasana] was once known as jhula (“to swing” in Hindi) and belonged to a system of Indian gymnastics described in the early text “Light on Exercise” (Vyayama Dipika). The Mysore Palace’s yoga teacher, T. Krishnamacharya… used the classic text and probably rechristened jhula and other exercises, elevating them to asana status and changing the face of traditional yoga forever. – Richard Rosen, Yoga Journal, Want Cut Arms? Try Pendant Pose link
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