Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya^283

legs from the floor (either one by one or together) and at the same
time stretch the trunk and head forward. Keep the whole body parallel
to the floor with the legs stretched out straight and the feet together.
(Plate 354)

6. Hold the pose as long as you can, gradually increasing the time
   to between 30 and 6o seconds. Do not put pressure on the ribs. The
   diaphragm being pressed, breathing will be laboured.