LION

1. Kneel on the floor with the buttocks resting on the heels.

2. Place the palms on the knees with the fingers spread outward.

3. Lean slightly forward, inhale, raising the chest and open the mouth wide. Looking downward open the eyes wide. Feel the energy in the throat.

COMMENTS: The upward movement of the chest and the inhalation should bring energy upward to the throat from the lower body. The downward gaze of the eyes should send energy to the throat from the brain.

BENEFITS: Increases circulation, massages and tones the tongue, mouth, throat and pharynx. The thyroid and its auxiliary glands are strengthened. The hearing is improved. This posture is useful in breaking a stuttering habit. and excellent for people with throat infections. The Lion Pose helps to develop awareness of life force in the body and also by use of the will it can be directed to overcome discord in the body and mind.

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