282 Light on Yoga
while repeating the pose place the left foot over the right one at the
ankle.
Effects
By the practice of this asana the hands and the wrists grow strong, as
do the abdominal muscles due to contraction of the abdomen. The
body will feel light. The minor muscles of the arms will be developed
and toned by the practice of this pose, which requires no special
apparatus or gymnasiums. The various parts of the body supply the
weights and counterweights. All that is needed is strength of will.
- Mayuriisana Nine* (Plate 354)
Mayura means a peacock.
Technique- Kneel on the floor with the knees slightly apart.
- Bend forward, invert the palms and place them on the floor. The
little fingers should touch and the fingers should point towards the
feet. (Plate 351)
35!3· Bend the elbows and keep the forearms together. Rest the diaphragm
on the elbows and the chest on the back of the upper arms. (Plate
352)
4· Stretch the legs straight one by one and keep them together and
stiff. (Plate 353)5· Exhale, bear the body weight on the wrists and hands, raise the