I 26 Light on Yoga
5· Inhale, rest the trunk and neck on the floor, release the hands and
sit up in Vfrasana. (Plate 89)
- Then straighten the legs one by one, lie flat on the back and
relax.
Effects
As in Matsyasana (Plate r 13) and Paryankasana the dorsal region is
fully extended so that the lungs are well expanded. The neck muscles
are stretched and the thyroids and parathyroids are stimulated so
that they function properly. Those who cannot perform Matsyasana
will derive the same benefit from this exercise.
Whereas Vfrasana (Plate 89) and Supta Vfrasana (Plate 96) can be
done at any time, even immediately after taking food, Paryankasana
cannot be done immediately after a meal.43· Bheka.sana (also called Maz;1c;i�kasana) Four* (Plate roo)
Bheka means a frog. The action in this asana resembles that of a frog,
hence the name.Technique
I. Lie full length on the floor on th� stomach, face downwards. Stretch
the arms back.- Exhale, benq the knees and move the heels towards the hips. Hold
the sole of the right foot with the right hand and the sole of the left
foot with the left hand. (Plate 98.) Take two breaths. Exhale, lift the
head and trunk from the floor and look up.
3· Now tum the hands so that the palms touch the upper part of the
fe et and the toes and fingers point to the head. (Plate 99.) Push the