Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Vatyanasana ( Karakasa? )

M. says this pose




... reminded her of a Karakasa


In Japanese folklore, the Karakasa is a haunted umbrella distinguished by its single eye and human leg. It may also possess arms and a long, slimy tongue!

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