(^259)
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the ground will be the back of the head and neck, the shoulders, the
elbows and the fe et. Stay in the pose from half a minute to a minute
with �ormal breathing.
4· It is possible to lessen the pressure on the elbows and the wrists
by stretching the spine towards the neck, keeping the heels firmly on
the ground.
99· Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana-also called Eka Pada
Uttana Mayurasana Eleven* (Plate 260)
Eka means one and pada means the foot. This is a variation of the
previous asana, with one leg high in the air.
Technique
- After staying in Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Plate 259), exhale and
lift the right leg up to a perpendicular position. (Plate 260.) Stretch
both the legs fully and hold this pose for 10 seconds. - Inhale, bring the right leg to the floor, exhale, lift the left leg to
the perpendicular and stretch out both the legs fully. Stay for the same
length of time. Inhale and bring the leg to the floor.