Yogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 151Persons suffering from enlargement of the prostate gland will benefit
by staying longer in this pose. They should practise this asana along with
Sarvangasana. (Plate 223)
The pose is also recommended for people suffering from low fever
for a long time.
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6o. Parivrtta]anu Sir�asana Nine* (Plate 1 32)
Parivrtta. means turned round, revolved, ' janu means the knee and slrsa.
the head. In this variation of Janu S1r�asana one leg is extended on the
ground, the other is bent at the knee, the trunk is twisted round, the
extended foot is caught with both hands and the back of the head is
placed on the knee of the extended leg by bending the spine back.
Technique
r. Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. (Plate 77)- Bend the left knee and move it to the left, keeping the outer side of
the left thigh and the left calf on the floor.
(^3) · Place the left heel against the inner side of the kft thigh near the
perineum. The big toe of the left foot should touch the inner side of the
right thigh. The angle between the two legs should be obtruse. Extend
the left knee as far back as possible.
4· Twist the trunk to the left.
(^5) · Stretch the right arm towards the extended right leg. Turn the right
forearm and wrist so that the right thumb points to the floor and the
right little finger points up. Then, with the right hand hold the inner
side of the right foot. (Plate 130)
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