Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

Yogosanas, Bandha and Kriya 3II

left hand and the left foot. Repeat the pose on this side for the same

length of time, following the technique stated above, reading right for

left and left for right.

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Effects

This pose strengthens the wrists, exercises the legs and tones the lumbar
and coccyx regions of the spine.

150. Kasyapasana Nineteen* (Plates 399 and 400)
     This asana is dedicated to the sage Kasyapa, son of the sage Marfchi, a
     son of Brahma. He bore an important share in the work of creation. It
     is said that Kasyapa married the thirteen daughters of Dak�a. He begot
     by Aditi the twelve Adityas (the gods) and by Diti the Daityas (the