Tolangulasana

 

Starting position—Lie flat on the back on a carpet.

 

1.     Get into Padmasana by putting right foot on the left leg groin.

2.     Put the left leg on the right leg groin, heels touching the abdomen to the complete Padmasana position.

3.     Put fists of both hands below the buttocks in the central position.

4.     Lift the head and knees and bright them in straight line. Final position.

5.     Put back knees and head on the ground.

6.     Remove the hands to the normal position,

7.     Straighten the left leg.

8.     Straighten the right leg and get to the original position.

Practise this Asana, getting into Padmasana pose by putting left foot on the groin of the right leg first.

 

Duration—3 minutes.

 

Benefits—

Removes constipation, as the bowels get stretched. Intestinal gasses are passed out. Develops muscles and corrects ailments of lumbar, spinal column throat, thighs calves, and wrists. Corrects ailments of kidnerys. Helps in performing Nauli-kriya.