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Breathing: Exhale while initially raising the buttocks.
Breathe normally in the final position.
Exhale while lowering the body to the floor. Awareness: Physical - on maintaining balance and on the
breath.
Spiritual - on swadhisthana chakra. Benefits: In addition to the benefits of padmasana, this asana
develops the sense of balance. Variation: Instead of bringing the hands together in front of
the chest, raise both arms overhead, one at a time, keeping the elbows straight.
KASHYAPASANA
Kashyapasana (Sage Kashyapa's pose)
Assume santolanasana, variation 1. Bend the left knee and place the foot on the right thigh as in ardha padmasana. Take the left arm behind the back and catch hold of the left big toe with the left hand. The chest and extended right arm should be in one plane. This is the final position.
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