Active Sitting
Yoga: Modified spinal twist
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga: Modified spinal twist
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Begin by lying on the back on the floor. Now bend the knees and place the feet flat on the floor. Now extend the left arm out to the side and look to the left. Rotate the left palm so that it's facing towards the sky. Inhale and look to the left; exhale and allow both knees to fall to the right. Keep the knees together and the left shoulder on the floor. If the knees don't quite make it to the floor. Place the foam block or a pillow between the right knee and the floor. Keep both hips on top of one and other and the knees together. Rest here for 5 to 10 deep breaths. Repeat on the other side.
Side Note:
Massages and tones the internal organs. Stretches the shoulder, chest, lower back, hip, middle spine and upper back. Alleviates pain or stiffness in the lower back and spine. Helps to treat disorders of the kidneys, liver, spleen and gallbladder. Energizes the spine and calms the mind. Helps to alleviate hip and knee pain.
