(^354) Light on Yoga
(^475)
- Then with the help of the hands raise the hips and repeat the pose
for the same length of time, keeping the left leg in front and the
right leg behind. (Plate 476)
476- Remember that the back of the knee joint of the front leg and the knee
of the back leg should touch the floor.
8. Advanced pupils may raise the hands above the head, stretch up, put
the palms together and balance. (Plate 476a.) This gives an extra stretch
to the legs, and relieves strain on the back.
Effects
This beautiful pose helps to cure sciatica and other defects of the legs.
It tones the leg muscles, keeps the legs in condition and if practised
regularly is recommended for runners and sprinters. It relaxes and
strengthens the abductor muscles of the thighs.- SamakotJasana Thirty-eight* (Plate 477)
Sarna means the same, like, even or straight. Ko�a means an angle