Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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Technique

Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 297

1. After releasing the hand grip in Kapilasana (Plate 374), exhale and
   recline backwards.


2. Fold the arms across the chest. Keep the right leg stretched
   straight on the floor. (Plate 375)

3· Stay in the pose for about 20 seconds, with deep breathing.

140. Kala Bhairavasana Nineteen* (Plate 378)

Kala Bhairava is Siva in his terrible aspect as destroyer of the universe,
a personification of the destructive principle.
Technique
r. After completing Bhairavasana (Plate 375), unfold the arms from
the chest, press the palms to the floor and come back to Eka Pada
S1r�asana. The palms should be kept by the side of the hips.

2. Move the right leg sideways to the right.
   3. Exhale, raise the body off the floor (Plate 376) and take two breaths.