Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya^279- Exhale, lower the trunk to the floor, release the right leg, stretch
it out straight in front and repeat on the othe·r side for the same length
of time.
Effects
This asana strengthens the arms and exercises the abdominal
organs. - Dwi Hasta Bhujasana Four* (Plate 345)
Dwi means two or both, hasta means a hand and bhuja an arm. It is
a variation of Eka Hasta Bhujasana (Plate 344).
Technique - Stand with the feet 18 inches apart.
2. Bend the knees and rest the palms on the floor between the feet.
3. Bring the right leg over the right arm and rest the bac� of the right
thigh on the back of the right upper arm. Likewise place the left thigh
on the left arm.
4· Exhale, lift the feet from the floor and balance on the hands.
Stretch the arms straight and keep the fe et together, high up. (Plate
345)
5· Stay in the position from 20 to 30 seconds with normal breathing.- Exhale, bend the elbows, lower the body to the floor, release the
legs, stretch them straight in front and relax.
Effects
The effects are the same as in Eka Hasta Bhujasana.345