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Sarvangasana, one leg is on the floor in Halasana, while the other is

in a vertical position along with the trunk.

Technique

r. Do Salamba Sarvangasana I. (Plate 223)

2. Keep the left leg up in Sarvangasana. Exhale and move the right
   leg down to the floor to Halas ana. (Plate 2 50.) It should remain stiff
   and straight and not bend at the knee.

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3· While resting the right leg on the floor, the left knee should be kept
taut and not allowed to tilt sideways. The left leg should be kept
straight, facing the head.

4· Stay in the pose for 20 seconds maintaining normal breathing.

5· Exhale, lift the right leg back to Sarvangasana, and then move the

left leg down to the floor in Halasana, keeping the right leg vertically

up and stiff. Lifting the leg from the floor back to Sarvangasana

exercises the abdominal organs more than if one brings both legs down

to Halasana.

6. Stay on this side for the same length of time.