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Yoga
Twisted Pose I/ Vakrasana
By FITTR
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20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:56.000Z
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 check the steps: Sit down on the floor with your legs outstretched, feet together. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Bend the left knee and place the foot on the floor
Step 2
Inhale; raise your arms up above the head
Step 3
Exhale, turn the torso to the right side and place the right palm behind the right hip, and the left palm next to right thigh
Step 4
Let the fingers point towards each other
Step 5
Twist the head and trunk as far to the right as is comfortable, using the arms as levers
Step 6
Keep the spine upright and straight
Step 7
The hips should remain on the floor, the right elbow may bend a little, but try to keep it straight
Step 8
Look over your right shoulder as far as possible without straining yourself
Step 9
Feel the twist in the lower back
Step 10
Hold the final position for 5 breaths
Step 11
Inhale, straighten your head and raise both the hands up above the head
Step 12
Bring the torso to the starting position
Step 13
Exhale, release the hands
Step 14
Repeat on the other side
Step 15
Precautions: People with back complaints should be careful with this posture.
