Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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Effects

Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 347

The pose cures stiffness of the legs and relieves pain. It keeps the
genital organs healthy. It also tones the spine and aids digestion.

167. Vamadevasana II Fifteen* (Plate 466)
     Technique
     I. Sit on the floor and widen the thighs.


168. Bend the left knee back so that the left calf touches the back of
     the left thigh.
     3· With the left hand lift the left foot up until the left heel touches
     the left hip joint. Hold the left foot with the left hand as in Bhekasana.
     (Plate roo)
     4· With the right hand place the right foot at the root of the left thigh
     as in Padrnasana. (Plate 104)

5· Using both hands press the soles of the feet together until they

touch. (Plate 466)

6. The trunk will lean towards the leg in Padmasana. Balance by
   gripping the hands and hold the pose for 30 seconds with deep
   breathing.
   7. Release the hands and legs and repeat the pose on the other side,