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Gorakshasana (Goraksha Posture)

Sit in Sukhasana pose and place the soles of the feet against each other so that they press well and the heels press against the perineum. Then place your hands on the knees, make Jnan Mudra and sit erect.

Benefits:- It strengthens the nerves and muscles of the knees and thighs and cures all diseases like sperma-torrhoea, and Gon-orrhoea. It removes all nervous debility.

Shri Gorakhnath used to practice Yoga in this posture and hence this name.