Pure Mountain Tao

A sage was lying in a deep trance (Samâdhi) by a roadside; a thief passing by, saw him, and thought within himself, This fellow, lying here, is a thief. He has been breaking into some house by night, and now sleeps exhausted. The police will very soon be here to catch him. So let me escape in time.’ Thus thinking, he ran away. Soon after a drunkard came upon the sage, and offered greetings but thought the man had fallen into the ditch by drinking too much. I am steadier than that, and am not going to tumble.’ Last of all came a sage, and understanding that the great sage was in a deep meditative state, he sat down, and meditated with him.

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The freshly fallen show

Piling up on the railings

Of the porch

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SHALBHASANA

This asana is also called, The Locust. Here the focal points of concentration are the legs. Lift the legs only as much as you can. Feel the pull exerted along the muscles in the back and in the legs. Be aware of the body movements and stretching. The muscles will release and relax after stretching for a specific time period in a tense position. Mentally, yogic exercises help to gather attention and help to develop a peaceful state of mind.

Steps to follow (Shalbhasana) :

1. Lie down on your abdomen with the chin resting on the floor.
2. With arms on both sides of the body and with fists even with the pelvic girdle inhale, lifting both legs 5 to 15 inches above the floor.
3. Hold this position till you feel a pull on the bottom of the spinal cord and retain this position while taking several deep breaths.

Benefits :

It cures acidity, constipation, wind troubles, indigestion and gastro intestinal disorders.
It relieves one of nervous tension.

It activates the whole abdominal region.