How Do You Assume The Great Seal In Yoga?
The Great Seal, or Maha Mudra, is one of the many forward bends in yoga. It stretches the spine, shoulders and legs while calming the mind and settling the digestion. It is believed that the practice of the Great Seal corrects problems with indigestion and obstruction of the bowels. Since this pose uses elements of other, more familiar poses, the Great Seal can be easily added to any sequence of postures. Take your place on the mat and sit in Staff, or Dandasana, with your legs fully extended out in front of you and your arms hanging to your sides. Draw the heel of your right foot into your right groin, bending at the right knee and positioning the top of your right foot onto the floor. It may not touch fully, so pay attention that at least the majority of the foot is positioned this way. As you draw your right foot close to you, make sure your left leg remains extended out in front of you. Reposition your torso so it is turned slightly to the left so it faces your left leg. Bending at
