Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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floor and take the legs back about 4 to 5 feet, as in Adho Mukha Svan­

asana. (Plate 75)

2. Exhale, swing the right leg over the right hand and place the back of
   the right thigh on the back of the upper part of the right arm. (Plate 401)

401

3· Immediately turn the body to the left, place the left arm along the

left thigh and balance. (Plate 402)

402

4· Tum the left foot sideways and press the sole and heel on the floor.

5. Stretch the right leg straight up and take two breaths.


6. Exhale, stretch the left arm up vertically from the shoulder and gaze
   at the outstretched left hand. (Plate 403)

7· Stay in the pose from 20 to 30 seconds with deep breathing.

8. Exhale, release the right leg and come back to position r.
   9· Repeat the pose for the same length of time on the other side, follow­
   ing the technique stated above, reading right for left and left for right.