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3· Stay in the pose for a few seconds. As the chest is fully extended

while the abdominal organs are contracted, breathing will be fast and

laboured.

4· Release the ankle grip, straighten the back and rest for a while.

5· Repeat the pose on the other side for the same length oftime.

Effects

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The pose is a counter movement of Janu Slr�asana (Plate I 27) and it

rejuvenates the lower region of the spine. In it more blood circulates

round the pubic region, keeping it in a healthy condition. By practising

this and other poses of the Rajakapotasana cycle, disorder of the urinary

system is rectified. The neck and shoulder muscles are exercised fu lly.

The thyroids, parathyroids, adrenals and gonads receive a rich supply

of blood and this increases one's vitality. This and other asanas of the

Rajakapotasana cycle are reGommended for controlling sexual desire.

I 86. Eka Piida Rajakapotiisana I I Twenty-nine* (Plate 545)

Technique

1. Sit on the floor, with legs stretched straight in front. (Plate 77)


2. Bend the right knee and place the sole and heel of the right foot fiat
   on the floor. The s.hin of the right leg will then be almost perpendicular
   to the floor and the calf will touch the back of the thigh. Place the
   right heel near the perineum. The right leg will now be in Marlchyasana
   I. (Plate I44)
   3· Take the left leg back and rest the entire length of it on the floor.

4· Bend the left leg at the knee until the left shin is perpendicular to the

floor. Balance the body on the right foot and the left knee. In order