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1. |
Sit
erects. |
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Stretching
the legs out fully. Bend the right leg. |
2. |
Place
it high on the left thigh at the juncture of the thigh and hip, with the sole
of the foot turned upward. |
3. |
In the same way,
get hold of the left leg. Put it on the opposite thigh. |
4. |
The
heels are opposite to each other. |
5. |
Both
the thighs and knees are pressed against the floor. |
6. |
It
may be possible the beginning that one of the thighs is slightly off the ground,
but with practice it is easy to perform the asana in the correct way. |
7. |
Let
the index finger touch the tip of the thumb. Place the hand on the knees. |
8. |
Keep
the spine neck and head erect. |
9. |
Fix
eyesight on the nose. Breathe slowly, deeply and rhythmically. |
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Practice
one minute, increasing to thirty minutes, adding three minutes each week. |
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It strengthens
the nerves and muscles of the legs and thighs. |
2. |
Due
to the erectness of the spine, the flow of vital energy flows upwards. |
3. |
This
increases concentration of the mind. |
4. |
It
maintains chastity and makes knowledge nerves active. |
5. |
It
loosens the joints in the lower parts of the body, removing rheumatism. |
6. |
It
tones up the three humours (air, mucus and bile) in the system, harmonizing their
functions. |
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