476a
Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 355
and a point of a compass. In this asana the split is performed with the
legs spread apart sideways, and the hands are folded in front of the
chest. It is harder to perform than Hanumanasana. (Plate 475.) Both
the legs and the pelvic region of the body are in one straight line.
Technique
- Stand in Tac;Iasana (Plate 1), rest the hands on the hips and spread
the legs apart sideways to your capacity. (Plate 29)
- Place the palms on the floor (Plate 30) and with an exhalation
stretch the legs further and further until you sit on the floor with
both legs spread sideways in a straight line. The entire back of the
legs, especially the back of the knees, should rest on the floor.
3· Join the palms in front of the chest (Plate 477) and stay in the pose
for a few seconds.
4· Place the palms on the floor, raise the hips and bring the legs closer
477
