
Episode – 30
“I am also the most powerful!”, Bhujangayina exclaimed. “Did you rest well after your return from Yoga*Land? Gracie, unable to utter a single word, simply nodded her head with a “Yes”. “It does take a little getting used to going through the portal, my dear child, but you shall”, spoke the huge pink bejeweled and turbaned snake. “Today you’re going to learn how to perform Bhujanasana, the pose of the Cobra. Please approach your Yoga mat and let’s begin”. Gracie perfectly stepped onto the mat as she had been taught. She offered a “Namaskar” to Lord Vishnu, who’s back she was just about to step onto, in a manner of speaking and said she was sorry for waking him up, for Lord Vishnu sleeps in every space and his sleep must be respected. Assuming Tadasana, Gracie waited for Bhujangayina to give instructions.
“For Diamond Pose, sit on your heels, knees close together. Make sure that your heels are opened outward with your right big toe overlapping your left big toe. Hands resting on your thighs just above your knees. And, keep your back straight. Let your body settle down in between your heels.” Gracie had a look on her face that let Bhujangayina know that she wondered about what was so important about the right big toe to be overlapping the left big toe, so she asked. “It’s to keep rogue elephants from stampeding through, you know!” This still did not remove the strange look on Gracie’s face, looking ever more dumbstruck. “Well, my child, you don’t see any here do you?” Bhujangayina asked. Gracie nodded her head to indicate a “No”. “See? It works every time”, Bhujangayina replied. “
To be continued . . . !
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