Yoga: Seated beginner spinal twist

Yoga

Exercise Description:
Yoga: Seated beginner spinal twist

Classification:
Yoga

Instruction:
Start in a seated position legs extended forward. Bend the left knee and keep the right leg straight. Wrap the right arm around the left leg and place the left hand behind the body. Lengthen the spine, lift the right toes up towards the sky, contract the right quadricep muscles and look over the left shoulder into a gentle twist. Sitting bones are rooted down towards the ground and the crown is lifting up towards the sky. Hold this posture for 5 to 15 deep breaths. Allow the breath to guide you into the stretch inhale to lengthen the spine and the exhale to go deeper into the twist. Repeat on the other side.

Side Note:
Massages and tones the internal organs, stretches the hip and spine musculature. Energizes the body and improves digestion and elimination.

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