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- STAGE 2: keep the soles of the feet together.
- Place the hands on the knees.
- Using the hands, gently push the knees down towards the floor, allowing them to spring up again.
- Do not force this movement.
- Repeat 10 to 30 times. Straighten the legs and relax.
- BREATHING: Normal breathing, unrelated to the practice.
- AWARENESS: on the hip joint, movement and relaxation.
- Contraindication: people with sciatica and sacral contractions should avoid this ASANA.
- Benefits: both stages prepare the legs for mastery of padmasana and other meditative ASANAS.