Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

Y ogasanas, Bandha and Kriya 357

478.) The inner side of the right calf will touch the right ear and the

elbows will be widened slightly. The left leg should remain straight

on the floor throughout.

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4· Remain in the pose as long as you conveniently can with normal
breathing.

5· Release the right heel and lower the right leg beside the left one.

6. Repeat the pose for an equal length of time, now holding the left
   heel and keeping the right leg on the floor.

1· After finishing this strenuous pose, rest for a while and relax.

Effects

In this pose, the legs are fully stretched. It prevents and cures hernia.

It also lessens sexual desire and thereby stills the mind.

172. Urdhva Dhanurasana I Seven* (Plate 482)
     Urdhva means upwards. Dhanu means a bow. In this posture the
     body is arched back and supported on the palms and soles.

Technique (This is for beginners)

1. Lie flat on the back on the floor. (Plate 219 )

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