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V A S I S H T A S A N A 
As we name our streets and boulevards after our great personalities in order to honor them, the same the yoghis would name certain asanas after some great
masters, in order to perpetuate their memory.Thus, Ardha-Matsyendrasana bears the name of the great Rishi Matsyendra, and Vasishtasana the name of the great sage Vasishta. HOW TO DO THIS ASANA Although little known, this asana deserves regular practice, as it sets in motion and fortifies strategic muscular groups which are not in the least worked out by other classical postures. Learning this asana is easy, and its practice requires little time. THE LEFT SIDE Sit on the floor, legs straight in front of you. Bend over slightly to the right side, placing the right hand on the floor, on the same line with the hips, and then rotate your legs so that you support your weight on the right hand and on the right leg and hip. Place the left hand on the left hip. 
Stretch the muscles of the back and of the trunk to lift the body from the floor. You must be careful so as to form a straight line with your body, just as a sentinel giving the honors. The body is now in contact with the floor only with the right hand and sole. The legs need to stay one on top of the other, under no circumstances support your weight on a hand and both soles, just on one hand and the corresponding sole. Also do not stretch the soles like a ballet dancer, keep them on a perpendicular line on the line of the shin. If you stretch your soles like a ballet dancer, you will see that you cannot keep your balance and the straight line of the entire body. Inhale and describe a semicircle with the left arm so that we bring it along the body. Stand still in this pose for 10-20 breaths. 
Keep the left arm in the position described above, and then lift your left leg, without allowing your body to bend. 
Control the correctness of the alignment to see if the hips do not go too much towards the floor. The body needs to be perfectly aligned, without forming any broken lines. After making sure that you are in the correct position, close your eyes and turn inwards. If you have a difficult time preserving your balance, keep your eyes open. In this case, look straight ahead. Stay in this asana for as long as possible, then come back. After perceiving its effects, do the asana on the opposite side. FOCUS ON THE LEFT SIDE
THE RIGHT SIDE Sit on the floor, legs straight in front of you. Bend over slightly to the left side, placing the left hand on the floor, on the same line with the hips, and then rotate your legs so that you support your weight on the left hand and on the left leg and hip. Place the right hand on the right hip. Stretch the muscles of the back and of the trunk to lift the body from the floor. You must be careful so as to form a straight line with your body, just as a sentinel giving the honors. The body is now in contact with the floor only with the left hand and sole. The legs need to stay one on top of the other, under no circumstances support your weight on a hand and both soles, just on one hand and the corresponding sole. Also do not stretch the soles like a ballet dancer, keep them on a perpendicular line on the line of the shin. If you stretch your soles like a ballet dancer, you will see that you cannot keep your balance and the straight line of the entire body. Inhale and describe a semicircle with the right arm so that we bring it along the body. Stand still in this pose for 10-20 breaths. Keep the right arm in the position described above, and then lift your right leg, without allowing your body to bend. Control the correctness of the alignment to see if the hips do not go too much towards the floor. The body needs to be perfectly aligned, without forming any broken lines. After making sure that you are in the correct position, close your eyes and turn inwards. If you have a difficult time preserving your balance, keep your eyes open. In this case, look straight ahead. Stay in this asana for as long as possible, and then come back. Perceive the beneficial effects of Vasishtasana. FOCUS ON THE RIGHT SIDE
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