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Effects

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The asana relieves rheumatic pains and stiffness in the shoulders. It

helps free movement and to develop the chest. The abdominal organs

are drawn in and the chest expands fully.

48. Tolasana Four* (Plate Io8)
    Tola means a pair of scales. This pose resembles one pan of the scales,
    hence the name.

Technique

I. Sit in Padmasana. (Plate I 04)

2. Rest the palms on the floor beside the hips. Exhale, raise the trunk
   and balance only on the hands, stretching out the arms (Plate I o8)

3· Rest on the floor, uncross the legs, recross them the other way and

again balance on the hands.

4· Balance as long as possible.