1. Babaji's Kriya Hatha Yoga Govindan M. (Yoga General) 1997

BABAJI'S KRIYA HATHA YOGA

18 POSTURES OF RELAXATION & REJUVENATION

By M. GOVINDAN

マ ハ ア ヴ ァ タ ー · バ バ ジ ヒ マ ラ ヤ の 奥 地 に 数 世 紀 に わ た っ て , 現 存 す る 神 人 で , 古 代 イ ン ド の ヨ ガ の 秘 法 を , 唯 物 主 義 の 現 代 に 復 活 さ せ た 。 ( ヨ ガ ナ ン ダ が 自 ら 指 導 し て 画 家 に 描 か せ た も の )

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author would like to gratefully acknowledge the fact that he learned these 18 postures from Yogi S.A.A. Ramaiah of Tamil Nadu in 1970, who in turn learned them from Satguru Babaji Nagaraj. Babaji selected these postures from among those he learned in ancient times to form an efficient system which is complementary to the goals of his Kriya Yoga. In 1958, Yogi Ramaiah published "Kriya Hatha Yoga: Profusely illustrated Asana Guide", and in 1990, a second edition. In practicing these postures regularly since then, the author has enjoyed wonderful health and peace of mind.

The sections on "benefits" and "contra-indications" are based upon the authors notes taken in a July 1975 asana instructors course taught by Yogi Ramaiah in Richville, New York, as well as other sources.

The author is grateful to Barbara Miller who provided the line drawings which illus- trate this text.

Price: Rs. 30 4

COPYRIGHT: M. GOVINDAN #: ISBN 1-895383-03-X 1997 4th edition, 3-1999 (in India)

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THE 18 POSTURES OF KRIYA HATHA YOGA

Kriya Hatha Yoga, the scientific art of mastering the physical body, through "asanas", "bandahs", and "mudras", is the point of departure for the student of Kriya Yoga. An "asana" is a posture which produces relaxation. A "mudra" is a gesture, movement or position which affects the flow of life force, known as "prana". It also refers to a corresponding psychic attitude, A "bandha" is a psycho-muscular energy lock which redirects the flow of pranic energy and awakens the "chakras" or psycho-energy centers. They were developed by the Siddhas, the ancient masters of yoga, and practiced to strengthen the chakras and energy channels, "the nadis", and to eliminate energy blockages. They were also developed to permit the transmission of gradually increasing amounts of pranic energy, as well as to strengthen the immune system and to keep the body free of functional disorders.

"Hatha" is derived from two root words, "Ha", meaning "sun", and "tha" meaning "moon". These correspond to the masculine or "yang" and feminine or "yin" sides of our human nature. "Hatha yoga" today is mostly associated with physical postures or asanas. In the traditional teachings of the Siddhas, it was taught as an 'adjuhct to breathing exercises. The postures also help to secure mental concentration and to integrate the two major aspects of our personality, the assertive, rational, masculine aspect, and the receptive, intuitive, feminine aspect. A lack of flexibility on one side of the body or the other, is often noted by the beginning student of yoga. By practicing the Kriya Hatha Yoga postures, this imbalance is eliminated. The lack of flexibility is associated with energy 1

blockages in the nadis. After some practice, the student of yogic breathing can actually feel the flow of energy throughout the network of nadis during each breath.

It is relatively easy to control the physical body in comparison to the mental or vital bodies, as the latter are much subtler and less subject to the exercise of human will. The postures, bandahs and mudras bring about a state of relaxation on all five planes. They

body. massage the internal organs and glands and stabilize the physical They are effective in the prevention and cure of many diseases, functional disorders such as diabetes, respiratory conditions and hypertension, as well as emotional instability. They can thus eliminate one of humanity's most common sources of misery, "poor health". They also help the physical body to be calm during meditation. The postures enable one to regulate the debilitating effects of stress and maintain one's balance in all situations. Their practice with continuous awareness introduces the student to meditation.

For his Kriya Hatha Yoga, Babaji has selected 18 postures with several variations from among the thousands of postures which exist in classical hatha yoga. These 18 cover all of the parts of the body effectively and efficiently and are complementary to the objectives,of the other phases of his yoga. Ideally they should be learned and practiced prior to learning and practicing pranayama and meditation. They remain an important part of ones practice throughout ones life, even during the final stages of spiritual development and transformation.

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In practicing the 18 postures, one should keep in mind the following principles:

1. Do the postures in stages, to avoid straining the muscles by going too quickly into the final stage; if you reach a stage which is too difficult, go back to the preceding stage. The ability to do more difficult stages will gradually develop. There is nothing competitive about doing the postures. No matter what ones degree of flexibility, one will benefit just as much as the next person, if one practices them regularly to the best of ones ability.

2. Do the postures in pairs, Each posture has a counterpose, in which the muscles which were tensed in the preceding posture are relaxed in the following pose. For example posture #3 and #4 go together, as do #5 and #6, etc. This reduces the time necessary for relaxation after each pose, and develops the body in a balanced way. If you do not have time to do all of them, do several, but always with their counterposes.

3 Breathe at a natual rate. Never hold the breath, if you do, you will be quickly out of breath. Frequent holding of the breath will weaken the heart, by reducing the flow of oxygenated blood to it, ultimately resulting in cardiac failure.

4. Relax after each posture for as much time as you held the posture. Relaxation is the first purpose in doing the postures. If it is not done with this objective in mind, it is simply gymnastics, and there will be a tendency for the student to become egotistical about their ability to do the postures.

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5. Most of the postures have a static phase and a phase, known as the "Kriya", involving movements. Start by allocating a fraction of a minute to the static phase and at least a half dozen repetitions for each movement, and gradually increase the time and repetitions. Doing a posture for one or two minutes each will maintain your health. You may do it longer to treat a particular condition. Do not exceed 5 minutes in the posture. If the body begins to tremble, stop the posture.

6. Focus on the physical body, its sensations and tension. Relax the muscles not needed to hold the posture in place. Do the postures slowly and deliberately, as a witness. Remain continually aware of your hody and its reactions. Do not allow the mind to wander to other subjects.

7. Every day, practice all 18 postures, or at least some of them, preferably in the morning or evening (or both) before breathing and meditation

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1. SALUTATION POSE

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Kneel down

c. Place the crown of head on floor, hands at side

d. Place the palms together in front of head

e. Raise the feet, balancing on knees and forearms (a) f. Chant "Om Kriya Babaji Nama Aum" (b)

g. Repeat previous stages in reverse order

(c)

Indicated for: lumbar lordosis t1g

Contra-indicated for: prolapsed disc (collapsed spinal disc, or (d)

slipped disc)

Benefits: awakens the psychic center at the top of the head (sahasrara chakra); diminish egoism. (e) - บ 5

SCIENCE OF SUNWORSHIP

It should be done ideally every day before 9 a.m. outside with the body fully exposed to the sun's ray, wearing the minimum amount of clothing, while water from a bath in a stream, lake or ocean is dribbling down the body as a filter to the infrared rays. 春 外 の At each of the following stages repeat "Om Kriya Babaji Nama Aum" a. Stand heels together, toes apart, palms together high above head b. Place palms together at the eyebrow center c. Place palms together at the throat center (b) (c) d. Place palms together at the heart center (a) e. Place palms together at the navel center f. Place palms together on top of head while kneeling down g. Salutation pose h. Right knee forward, left leg stretched back, back arched, look up, tops of feet on the floor i. Feet together, heels close to the floor, arching hips up with hands on floor and head down j. Lower hips to floor, arch back, look up and back k. Lower head to floor (f) Repeať'"j" to "a" in reverse order ("h" = left knee forward, right leg back) (e) I. Chant the following song in Tamil"and Sanskrit as you turn (d) around slowly in a clockwise direction, with the palms together outstretched above the head, exposing all parts of

(g) the body to the sun's rays.

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SONG OF THE SCIENCE OF SUNWORSHIP (Translation:) eDeepam Jyoti Parabrahman. Bowing to the Light of Supreme God Deepam Sarvam Tamobagam .I take refuge in God's Grace Deepanay Sathyathey Sarvam Through That Truth all will be done (h)

Nyarua Deepam Namosthuthey Salutations to the Sun Kaalai Deepam Namosthuthey Salutations to the Light of morning Ucchi Deepam Namosthuthey .mid day Santhyaa Deepam Namosthuthey .evening Nisi Deepam Namosthuthey .... night Anbu ........ Divine Love Ahimsa ..... .. Non-violence (j)

Asana ...... relaxing postures Prana .. .mastery of breathing Dhyana .... " ... mastery of the mind Jnana Supreme Selfknowledge .sacred syllables (k) Mantra .... " Bhakti. .love for the Divine Babaji ...... “ Babaji Annai. Mataji Amman ....* .. Amman @Yoga. .The Scientific Art of perfect God-Truth Union (h)

Benefits: When done in the sunlight: production of vitamin D, essential for bone formation; treatment for acne; overcoming lethargy.+ (g)

acceleration of the healing of cuts, and various skin diseases like psoriasis. It also warms up the body and helps to awaken the chakras. Contra-indicated for: skin cancer. (f) (e) (d) (c) (b) (a) Shamth: Mamtra Om Shamth: Shanth; Shonth: 7

2 Sholess Sat Nam Sadhu Taa Em-Aum Sprit Swam; Kamt Amr Amca

SHOULDER STAND (SARVANGASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on the back

c. Raise legs, keeping seat on floor, legs bent, move toes

d. Complete the pose, raising the trunk straight up, chin to chest, hands supporting back. To protect the neck, form a triangle between the shoulders and the head. by bringing the (a) elbows closer

e. Lower the body and relax

(b)

Indicated for: stimulating the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism); 甲 状 限

swollen sinuses; chest colds, sore throat, dental disorders; (c)/ improvement of eyesight and memory; varicose veins; pinched nerve in the cervical vertebrae; facial paralysis; toning up the entire body, and promotion of a youthful form; sciatica nerve strain; maintaining the reproductive organs in a healthy condition; (d) improved circulation; headache; stimulating the vishuddi chakra.

Contra-indicated for: slipped cervical vertebrae.

(e)

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FISH POSE (MEENASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Sit down crossing the right leg in front

c. Place right foot on left thigh, push right knee up and down

d. Place left foot on right thigh, push left knee up and down (alter- natively, cross feet underneath thighs)

e. Bend forwards, roll onto back, lower hands and knees to floor

f. Raise shoulders, prop yourself up on elbows, arch back, place (a) (b-c)

top of head on floor, remove elbow supports, place hands on feet or thighs

g. Lower back, rock and roll forwards and backwards on back with head tucked forwards.

h. Stop, sit up, lower feet, stand up

(d) (e)

Indicated for: hyperthyroidism; kyphosis (hunchback); activating the pituitary and pineal glands; improving eyesight; rheumatoid arthritis (f) in the back; lethargy.

Contra-indicated for: pinched nerves in the cervical vertebrae and for spinal bifida (disformed vertebrae); knee contractures. (g)

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5. STANDING CRANE POSE (NINDRA KOKKUASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Stretch hands above head

c. Bend forwards from the hips, fingertips on or near the floor

d. Gentle bouncing motion up and down

e. Stop the motion, remain down

f. Stretch arms up, standing up

(a) (c)

(b)

Indicated for: removing contractures from hips and knees; obesity; restoring youthful buoyancy; increasing memory, digestion; increas- ing energy; also increases one's capacity to stand for long periods; diabetes.

Contra-indicated for: prólapsed lumbar discs.

(d)

(f)

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6. BOW POSE (VILASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on front

c. Begin motion trying to touch heels to seat

d. Grab ankles

e. Pull legs, head, and shoulders up, arching back

f. Begin rocking motion forwards and backwards (a)

g. Stop motion, lower back (b) h. Pull up with arched back

i. Roll from side to side (this may be done with arms crossed on the back, if it is too difficult to grab the ankles).

j. Return to center and relax (c-d)

(e,f,h)

Indicated for: prevention and cure of diabetes; constipation; hepati- 新 麻 R

tis; obesity; jaundice; the activation of all of the internal organs; giv- (g,j) ing some relief from prolapsed discs; thinning the waist; overcom- ing lethargy; toning up all muscles; awakening of the manipura chakra; fatigue, headaches and moodiness caused by pre-menstrual syndrome (P.M.S.). (i)

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7. TOPSY TURVY POSE (VIBAREETHAKARANI ASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on back

c. Raise legs, keeping seat on floor, move toes d. Raise back, placing hands on hips, legs directly over elbows or the head

(a) e. Lower body in stages and relax

(b)

Indicated for: bronchitis; púlmonary tuberculosis; emphyséma; tonsillitis; strengthening the heart; massage of lymph glands'and heart; helps hypertension.

(c) Contra-indicated for: prolapsed disc and spinal bifida.

(d)

(e)

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18 HALF FISH POSE (PATHI MEENASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on back

c. Raise shoulders, arch back, place top of head on the floor

d. Lower back and relax

(a)

Indicated for: those who cannot do fish pose; insomnia. (b)

Benefits: widens pelvis, giving more space for organs (important for childbirth); stimulates pituitary and pineal glands; prevents flat back; corrects kyphosis (hunchback); relieves sciatic nerve strain; prevents insomnia; preparation for sessions of auto-suggestion; reducing (c) required time for sleep ..

(d)

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9, PLOUGH POSE (KALAPOY ASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on back

c. Raise legs up, keeping seat on the floor

d. Raise back as in Shoulderstand. To protect the neck, form a triangle between the shoulders and the head, by clasping the (a) hands together and pulling the fist down to the floor. Slowly stretch feet back behind head, keeping back straight, bring toes onto or near floor

(b) e. Rock on the shoulders back and forth

f. Lower back and legs to floor in stages, relax

Indicated for: scoliosis (deviation of the vertebral column to one (c) side; flexion of the trunk; after childbirth it is essential to prevent lumbar lordosis; relief of contractures of the ligaments in the back; massage of the heart and the internal organs; obesity; before the second month of pregnancy; strengthening the sphincter muscles

(d-e) which are important in the control of sexual energy; relief of pinched nerves in the vertebral column; awakening of the vishuddi chakra in the neck.

Contra-indicated for: after the fourth month of pregnancy; one can substitute crawling on the hands and knees to prevent scoliosis. (f)

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10. SERPENT POSE (PAAMBU ASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on front, hands by the thighs

c. Lift head, shoulders and torso, repeat several times

d. Place palms on the floor by shoulders, slowly raise and arch back, peeling oneself off the floor, look back, straight- en arms, keep pelvis on the floor (a) e. Lower back and head, stretch hands out in front palms together

f. Arch back, raise head, stretch arms to sides, clap hands (b) together, repeat

(c)

Indicated for: lower back pain; kyphosis (hunch back); lumbago; constipation; awakening of the kundalini energy in the muladhara chakra at the base of the spine; massage of the reproductive (d) organs and relief of problems associated with menstruation; facilitating childbirth; expansion of the chest and vital capacity.

Contra-indicated for: lordosis; pinched nerves in the spinal column; spinal bifida. (f)

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11. YOGIC SYMBOL POSE (YOGA MUDRASANA)

First variation:

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Sit down, crossing left foot in front of right c. Place left foot on right thigh, push left knee up and down wit (b-c) left hand d. Place right foot on left thigh, push right knee up and down wi right hand alternatively, cross feet underneath) (a) e. Grasp hold of the great toes, bend forwards, keepir buttocks on the floor, elongate back, gently bounce sever times, bring forehead closer and closer to the floor, t touching, then nose, till touching, then chin. Sit up and rela (d)

Second Variation:

(e) f. "Nabi mudra": put two fists together, and roll them li gears meshing together, massaging the nerve endings (f) base of fingers g' Stop movement, place fists together in the abdomen, bei forwards several times, pressing fists into lower abdome against heels if they are on thighs (g)

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Third variation:

h. Cross arms behind back and reach towards opposite great toes, grabbing them if possible.

i. Bend forwards several times

j. Lower arms and feet, relax

th (h)

th Indicated for: permitting the kundalini energy to rise without obstruction; stability. ig 'al First variation: ill for the correction of lumbar lordosis; rheumatoid arthritis in the IX back; expansion of chest capacity. (i)

Second variation: (with the two fists together) - constipation; strengthening and

kë relaxing the nerves of the hands; awakening of the manipura chakra in the navel region.

Third variation: nd (with arms crossed behind the back) correction of contractures In, in the shoulders, elbows, wrists; the transmission to and conservation of energy in higher centers.

Contra-indicated for: knee contractures.

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12. HALF WHEEL POSE (PATHI CHAKRA ASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on back

c. Place feet near buttocks, shoulder width apart, knees up

d. Place hands near shoulders, elbows up

(a) e. Raise trunk, placing top of head on the floor, distribute weig evenly between feet, hands and head

f. Lower back and return to position in "d"

(b) g. Lower arms to sides, lower legs to floor

h. Turn head and neck side to side and relax

(c-d)

Indicated for: activating the pituitary and pineal glands; awakeni of the sahasrara chakra at the top of the head; improving the me (e) ory; avoiding senility; kyphosis (hunch back); very good for herni ed disc or slipped disc (prolapsed) in the vertebral column; agili toning up the muscles. (g-h)

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13. SITTING CRANE POSE (AMARNTHA KOKKUASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart b. Lay down on your back c. Stretch arms above the head, sit up stretching hands towards the ceiling, elongating back, then lower arms and head, and stretch hands above and beyond the feet in a gentle rocking motion. Keep head down and keep legs flat on the floor. jht d. Stop the motion, grab great toes, or ankles, pull back forward and hold e. Lay back, stretching the arms above the head (a) f. Lower the arms to the sides and relax

(b) Indicated for: reducing excess fat around the waist; healing of hemorrhoids and diabetes; reducing the swelling of the prostrate gland in men; increasing peristalsis of the intestines and constipation; gastritis; difficulties in digestion; toning up the muscles and internal (c.1)

organs including the liver, the kidneys, the stomach and the pancreas;

ng rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis in the vertebral column; warming up Ahe body before sports activities to avoid muscles cramps; stimulating m- at- the appetite; contractures of the muscles on the posterior side of the hips; lumbar lordosis; muscular pain in the back; awakening of the swadisthana chakra at the coccyx .; infertility and reproductive organ disorders in women. (c.2) (d)

Contra-indicated for: kyphosis (hunchback); during attacks of sciatica nerve pain, but indicated for preventing its reoccurrence. (f)

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14, GRASSHOPPER POSE (VITTEL ASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on your front

c. Place the right hand a few inches away from the right hip

d. Raise the left leg from the hip and roll over onto the right si keeping the left hand on the left thigh

e. Move the left leg up and down in a scissors motion. Bend t (a) right leg, keep the side of the head on the floor; keep left I straight

f. Stop the motion, roll back to the center and lower the leg (b-c) g. Place the left hand a few inches away from the left hip

h. Raise the right leg from the hip and roll over onto the left si keeping the right hand on the right thigh

i. Move the right leg up and down in a scissors motion. Be the left leg, keep the side of the head on the floor; keep riç (d-e) leg straight.

j. Stop the motion, roll back to the center and lower the leg k. Raise both legs together from the hips, hold and then lov them down and relax. ' Repeat three times.

(h-i)

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Indicated for: natural childbirth without pain, best posture for strengthening the muscles of the buttocks; backache; strengthening the muscles of the legs and hips; diabetes; improving the circulation to the genital and reproductive organs, and thus for (f) treating infertility in women, and impotence and prostrate conditions in men; awakening of the muladhara chakra, the psychic center in the genital region as well as the kundalini energy stored de, there; toning and massaging the internal organs; liver, kidneys, pancreas. () hë eg

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15. SUPINE POSE OF FIRMNESS AND LIGHT (VAJROLI MUDRASAN

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

(b) b. Lay down on back

c. Raise legs, keep seat on floor

d. Clasp hands together behind knees

e. Sit up, balance on your seat with forehead close to the kne

(c-d) and feet up

(a) f. Roll back as in the plough pose touching the toes to the flo behind the head

g. Roll forwards, lower backs of legs to the floor, head towar knees

h. Repeat "f" and "g" several times, stop, balance on seat (e) i. Lower back to floor, lower arms to sides, lower legs to flo (f) relax

(h) Indicated for: infertility and impotence; increasing one's vital ener (g) after a loss; making the body luminous and transparent; reinforcil and strengthening the sphincter muscles, necessary for controlli sexual energy; the awakening of the kundalini energy in t (i) muladhara chakra; strengthening the ovaries; hernia; circulation.

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A) 16. KNEELING POSE OF FIRMNESS (SUPTAVAJRASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Kneel down, knees together, feet together

c. Spread feet apart, keep knees together

d. Lift body up and lower it several times, placing seat on floor es e. Lay back, lower head and shoulders to floor (alternatively to "f" while kneeling)

or f. Cross arms behind the head reaching towards opposite (a) (b-c) shoulder blades, clap back several times ds g. Stop the clapping, uncross the arms, sit up

h. Kneel up, bring feet together, stand up

or, d)

Indicated for: difficulties in digestion; flatulence (gas); strengthening the muscles in the legs; nervous conditions affecting (e) the hands; slipped disc (prolapsed disc); sciatica nerve pain; gy contractures of the ligaments in the knees; muscular pain in the ńg knees, legs or toes. ng 7AC JVO he (f)

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17 )TRIANGLE POSE (TRIKONASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

(c-d-e) b. Spread the feet, stretch the arms out to the sides c. Look at the right index finger, lower the left index fing towards the left big toe

d. Rotate moving the left index finger toward the right big toe e. Rotate back moving the left index finger towards the left k

(a) (f-g-h) toe, then stand up f: Look at the left index finger, lower the right index fing towards the right big toe

g. Rotate moving the right index finger towards the left big to h. Rotate back moving the right index finger towards the rig big toe, stand up

(i) i. Bend forwards, bringing the head towards the spa between the knees, move the trunk up to the level of t waist, bend forward again, repeat ho ld

j. Stop the motion, stand up, bend backwards, come up k. Turn the trunk and shoulders, arms spread, 90 degrees to 1 right side

I. (j) Bend forwards, bring the head towards the right knee, mc the trunk up to the level of the waist, then bend forwi again, repeat

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m. Stop the motion, stand up and still facing the right side bend backwards towards the left side, hold

n. Stand up straight, then rotate 90 degrees to the center

o. Turn the trunk and shoulders, arms spread, 90 degrees to the jer left side

p. Bend forwards, bring the head towards the left knee, move the trunk up to the waist level, bend forward again, repeat (k-l) ig q. Stop the motion, stand up, and still facing the left side bend backwards towards the right side, hold jer r. Stand up straight, then rotate 90 degrees to the center

ɔe s. Lower the arms to the sides, standing, heels together, toes apart, and then relax, spreading the feet (m) jht

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Indicated for: correction of many disorders in the vertebral column; sciatica nerve condition; improving memory; developing the

the: capacity to sit in meditation for a long time; strengthening the -nerves in the vertebral column and strengthening the internal organs in the abdomen region; improving the movement of the (o-p) ›ve intestines; constipation. ard (q)

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18 COMPLETE PEACE RELAXATION POSE (PURNA SHAVA SHAN' ASANA)

a. Stand heels together, toes apart

b. Lay down on the back c. Turn the head and neck side to side, stop, relax d. Grip thumb of the right hand with the fingers, forming a fi: squeeze then relax

(a) e. Raise the right forearm, with limp hand, let it fall f. Raise the right arm as a whole, from the shoulder, a few inc es, then let it fall (b) g. Repeat, "d", "e", and "f" with left side h. Move toes of right foot back and forth, spread them apart

i. Repeat with toes of the left foot

(c) (d) j. Rotate the feet side to side rolling on the heels k. Raise the right leg as a whole a few inches, let it fall

Repeat with the left leg

(f) m. Chant the Shanti mantra

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SHANTI MANTRA (Universal Peace Mantra) TI "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Shalom Sat Nam Sadhu Tao Em Aum Spirit Swami Kami (g)

Amin Amen Aumen Selah Hum Aum" (These are words for peace in different spiritual traditions)

st, (h) (i)

h- Indicated for: counter pose of the Pose of Salutation (#1); the movement of the legs from side to side is excellent for sciatic nerve (j) conditions; to enter into a deep sleep, short and refreshing; for relief of fatigue, tension and the effects of stress and P.M.S .; the mantra is effective for mental peace.

(k)

(1)

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