Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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Effects


Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya (^377)
This exhilarating pose keeps the spine sound and healthy wh_ile the chest
expands fully. Along with this, one also fe els the effects of Sfr�asana. It
is recommended for relieving pain in the coccyx region of the spine.
The pose has a very soothing effect on the mind, so that the emotion­
ally disturbed find it a great boon.



  1. Eka Pada Viparzta Da1J4iisana I Twenty-six* (Plate 521)
    Eka means one and Pada a leg or foot. Viparfta means reverse or inverted.
    Da�c;ta is a staff or rod, a symbol of authority and punishment. It also
    means the body. The pose is an advanced movement of Dwi Pada
    Viparfta Da�c;tasana. (Plate 516 )


Te chnique
r. Perform Dwi Pada Viparfta Da�c;tasana. (Plate 516 )


  1. Exhale and lift the left leg up vertically while keeping the right leg
    on the floor in Viparfta Da�c;tasana. (Plate 521)


521
3· Stay in this pose with normal breathing for 10 seconds.

4· Lower the left leg and come to Viparlta Dandasana. Then with an
exhalation, repeat the pose for an equal length or

"
time, keeping the right
leg perpendicular.

5· Come back to Viparfta Dandasana.. and then relax on the floor.
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