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Twisted Pose II/ Vakrasana 2

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20 Jun 2022

2022-06-20T12:57:56.000Z

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Preparation

This pose helps in stretching the spine, loosening the vertebrae and toning the nerves, alleviating backache, neck pain, lumbago and mild forms of sciatica. Let's look at the steps: Sit down on the floor with your legs outstretched, feet together. Bend the right knee and place the foot on the floor.

Method

Step 1

Inhale; raise your arms up above the head

Step 2

Exhale, turn the torso to the right side and place the right palm behind the right hip and the left palm on the right shoulder

Step 3

Left elbow is pressing on the right knee

Step 4

Twist the head and trunk as far to the right as is comfortable, using the arms as levers

Step 5

Keep the spine upright and straight

Step 6

The hips should remain on the floor

Step 7

Look over right shoulder as far as possible without straining yourself

Step 8

Feel the twist in the lower back

Step 9

Hold the final position for 5 breaths

Step 10

Inhale, straighten your head and raise both the hands up above the head

Step 11

Bring the torso to the starting position

Step 12

Exhale, release the hands

Step 13

Repeat on the other side

Step 14

Precautions: People with back complaints should be careful with this posture.

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