Yogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 99
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- Repeat the pose on the other side. Here, place the right foot at the
root of the left thigh, place the left foot near the bent right knee on the
floor and entwine the arms in front of the chest so that the left arm is
over the right near the elbow joint, and palance, keeping the left thigh
parallel to the floor. Maintain the pqse for an equal length of time on
both sides. Then rele�e the pose and relax on the floor.
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- In the beginning, it will be difficult to balance and the knees will be
painful. With practice the pain disappears and the balance is achieved.
Effects
In this pose the hip joints receive proper circulation of the blood and
minor deformity in the hips and thighs is corrected. The pose is also
good for stiffness in the sacroiliac region.
- Salabhasana One* (Plate 6o)
Salabha means a locust. The pose resembles that of a locust resting on
the ground, hence the name.
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Technique
- Lie full length on the floor on the stomach, face downwards. Stretch
the arms back.
- Exhale, lift the head, chest and legs off the floor simultaneously as
high as possible. The hands should not be placed and the ribs should
