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________________ Breathing: Inhale before pulling the big toe towards the ear. Retain the breath while drawing the foot towards the ear, remaining in the final position, and while returning the foot to the thigh. Exhale at the end of each round. Duration: 3 times on each side. Awareness: Physical - on applying maximum pull on the foot, the stretch of the thigh and hip muscles, and on the breath. Spiritual - on swadhisthana chakra. Sequence: This asana may be performed at any stage during the asana programme. Contra-indications: Those suffering from slipped disc, sciatica or dislocation of the hip joints should not practise this asana. Benefits: This is an excellent asana for loosening the hip joints and making the legs supple. It strengthens the arms and helps to relieve tension in the back and neck. It also tones the abdominal organs and is useful in the treatment of hydrocele. Note: The word dhanu means 'bow' and akarshan means 'drawing' or 'pulling back'. This pose is very graceful. It should be practised until it comes effortlessly and gives the appearance of a trained archer discharging arrows from his bow. 331
SR No.009366
Book TitleAsan Pranayam Mudra Bandh
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorSatyanand Saraswati Swami
PublisherYoga Publication Trust
Publication Year2002
Total Pages560
LanguageHindi
ClassificationBook_Devnagari
File Size5 MB
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