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Effects

This pose relieves constipation and also tones the kidneys.

97· Parsva Sarvangasana Nine* (Plate 254)

Parsva means side or flank. This Sarvangasana variation 1s done by

giving the trunk a lateral twist.

Technique

r. From Salamba Sarvangasana I (Plate 223) turn the trunk and legs

to the right.

2. Place the left palm on the left hip, so that the coccyx rests on the
   wrist. (Plate 252.) Lower the body on the left hand and bear the weight
   of the body on the left elbow and wrist. (Plate 253)

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252

3. The right palm remains· as in Sarvangasana on the back dorsal
   reg ton.

4· Move the legs over the left palm at an angle (Plate 254) and stay
in this position for 20 seconds breathing normally.

5· Exhale, come back to Salamba Sarvangasana I and repeat on the

right side for the same length of time. (Plate 255)