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Udarakarshanasana/ The abdominal twist
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This pose is very useful for abdominal ailments because it alternately compresses and stretches the organs and muscles of this region. It also relieves constipation. Let's look at how it's done: Sit in the squatting position with calves touching your hamstrings and hands joined in front of you. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Breathe in deeply
Step 2
Breathe out and using the left hand as a lever, push the left knee towards the right, simultaneously twisting to the left
Step 3
Keep the inside of the right foot on the floor
Step 4
Try to squeeze the lower abdomen with the combined pressure of both thighs
Step 5
Look over the left shoulder
Step 6
Hold the breath out for 3 to 5 seconds in the final position
Step 7
Breathe in when returning to the starting position
Step 8
Repeat on the other side of the body to complete one round
Step 9
Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
Step 10
And that's how you do Udarakarshanasana
Step 11
Precautions: Avoid this pose in severe knee pain or in recent knee injuries.
