om body
A great way to release tension from
and energise the spine
An overview of...
Seated Twist
(Ardha Matsyendrasana)
Detailed alignment
cues for Seated Twist
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yogaDoctor
yogi
with
presents...
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his pose tones the abdominal muscles and helps to stretch the shoulders
and hips.
It is believed that twists stimulate the internal organs and the position of
the chest allows the breath to be channelled deeper into the side and back
of the ribcage.SET UP YOUR FOUNDATION
l Find a seat where your pelvis is
neutral (not tipping forward or back)
and both sit bones are grounding
equally into the floor using a blanket
for support if you need to
l Stabilise the pelvis by gently
lowering your sacrum (the flat part of
your lower spine) and tailbone (coccyx)
down towards the ground
l This will lengthen your lower back
SET UP YOUR LEGS
l Starting with both legs
straight in front of you bend
your right leg and cross your
right foot over your left leg
l Then bend your left
leg drawing your left heel
towards your right buttock