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This may be one of the most physical challenging sitting poses, which are why it is advisable to build it up slowly. It is done by sitting in full lotus pose, bringing on top of the opposite thigh as high as possible, and grabbing with the right hand the right foot, and with the left hand the left foot. Press the big toe with the fingers. It will stimulate the pituitary gland. Bring the chin in. This position brings glandular balance, and deep concentration. For some people takes a long time, determination, and effort to get into this one. So, why to bother? Well, the healing benefits of this position are unbelievable. I don’t know names but the teacher share this beautiful story with us, and know I want to extend to you. There is a young lady, champion on national marathons, and well renowned that got seriously injure in a traffic accident. After the accident she was not able to walk again. She was moving around with the help of her love ones in a wheel chair. She went to visit Yogi Bhajan and ask him for a healing way to cure her. Yogi Bhajan didn’t give her anything instead he said at that time there was nothing he could do about it. She left and continued the next years after the accident looking for treatments would help her to recover the mobility in her legs, doctor after doctor, and treatment after treatment. The years passed and there were no signs of recovery. Imaging the pain and frustration for someone whose passion is running and it makes her living out of it. After a few years and out of desperation she went back to Yogi Bhajan. This time Yogi Bhajan gave her as a healing treatment “Bind lotus kriya”, which is the bind lotus sitting position, and the forehead on the floor, or as close as possible. Check the Kriyas section as “Bind Lotus Kriya”. (I believe it was 62 min). She was not able to walk, stand by herself, or sitting down on her own, so with the help of another person, a lot of tears, and determination, she got herself into the position, one day she was able to bend one leg, time after the other, etc. With the pass of years, the help of her friends and family, the use of props, lot of determination, and courage the day came were she was able to walk again. Of course, I’m making the story short. Then she went back to Yogi Bhajan, and asked him why he didn’t gave her this Kriya before, the first time she come around, she would up save a lot of money spend in useless treatments and time, and he said it was because she was not desperate enough to try this kriya. “Big difference to do the best you can, instead of to do whatever it takes” Indra K In one occasion, I personally attend a three hour class to get into this pose, with all the poses as preparation to open up the hips and the knees, etc. The most beautiful part it was to learn the mantra that goes with it. The one that Yogi Bhajan taught, the name of the mantra is “ Re Man Eh Bidh Jog Kamao ” you will find it at the mantra section. There are different singed versions of it. A good one, in my opinion, is the one by Snatam kaur Khalsa. Basic Sitting Positions Table of Contents
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