PRACTICEPURPOSE
Twists are said to wring out the toxins in the body and
stimulate the digestive system. When it comes to twists, you
always want to twist your torso to the right fi rst and then to
the left, following the direction of the digestive path.
INSTRUCTIONS
To begin, stay seated in Easy pose. Take your right hand and
place it behind your right hip. Put your left hand on the out-
side of your right knee. Inhale and sit up a little taller. Then,
as you exhale use the placement of your hands as anchors
to help you twist a little deeper. Hold for at least fi ve breaths.
Repeat on the other side.
MODIFICATIONS
To modify this pose, you can place a block under your right
hand so that you don’t lose the upright nature in your spine.
If you were seated on a blanket or a diff erent prop in Easy
pose, then continue to stay on that prop here.