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About this Practice
Simple Twist — a gentler seated twist suitable for beginners. Provides many of the benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana with less demand on hip flexibility.
How to Practise
- 1
Sit with legs extended.
- 2
Bend the right knee, placing the right foot beside the left knee.
- 3
Inhale to lengthen. Exhale and twist to the right.
- 4
Left hand holds the right knee; right hand on the floor behind.
- 5
Hold 5 breaths. Repeat on the left.
Benefits
- ✓Stimulates digestion
- ✓Gentle spinal rotation
- ✓Relieves lower back tension
- ✓Suitable for beginners and elderly
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Pregnancy. Severe back injury.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.