Starting position—Sit in the normal manner on a
carpet.
1.
Put the right leg on the left thigh in
the groin heels touching the
abdomen.
2.
Put the left leg on the right thigh in a
similar manner.
3.
Lie flat on the back. Lift the head and
bend the neck, keeping
head on the floor.
4.
Catch toes by hand. Final position.
5.
Remove hands and put the legs on the
floor.
6.
Get to sitting position.
7.
Remove upper leg and put it flat on the
floor.
8.
Get to the original position.
Repeat this Asana, putting the left leg on the right thigh. This Asana
may be practiced for 3 minutes. This Asana position can be done lying flat on
the back.
Benefits
Because of stretching, of bones and muscles of lumber and sacral
region, throat, legs, abdomen and spinal column are strengthened. Corrects
constipation, acidity, Gastro-intestinal ailments, corrects flabbiness of
abdomen, expands chest and strengthens lungs and corrects asthma and other
ailments of lungs. Improves digestion.