Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

Yogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 267

In these two poses the arms hang from the neck like a garland, hence

the name.

119. Piisiisana Fifteen* (Plates 328 and 329)
     Pasa means a noose or cord. In this posture, squat on the floor, turn the
     trunk about 90 degrees to one side, twist one arm round both the thighs
     and turning the other arm from the shoulder clasp hands behind the
     back. The arms are used as a noose to hold the trunk to the legs, hence
     the name.

Technique

1. Squat on the floor with the soles and heels completely on the floor.


2. Keep the knees and feet together, raise the seat from the floor and
   balance. (Plate 317)

3· After securing the balance, twist the trunk about 90 degrees to the

right until the left armpit is beyond the outer side of the right thigh

near the right knee. (Plate 323.) To achieve the maximum twist, flex the

left knee about an inch forward.

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4· Exhale, extend the left arm from the shoulder (Plate 324), leave no
space between the left armpit and the right thigh, turn the left arm round
the right thigh and, bending the left elbow towards the left leg, bring
the left hand near the left hip. Take a breath.