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Sit
erects. |
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Stretching
the legs out fully. Bend the right leg. |
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Place
it high on the left thigh at the juncture of the thigh and hip,
with the sole of the foot turned upward. |
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In
the same way, get hold of the left leg. Put it on the opposite
thigh. |
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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. |
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Let
the index finger touch the tip of the thumb. Place the
hand on the knees. |
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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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1.
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It
strengthens the nerves and muscles of the legs and thighs. |
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2.
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Due
to the erectness of the spine, the flow of vital energy flows
upwards. |
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3.
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This
increases concentration of the mind. |
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4.
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It
maintains chastity and makes knowledge nerves active. |
| 5. |
It
loosens the joints in the lower parts of the body, removing
rheumatism. |
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It
tones up the three humours (air, mucus and bile) in the system,
harmonizing their functions. |
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Padmasana
(Full lotus Pose)
