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Bharadvajasana

Bharadvaja's Twist

Bharadvaja's Twist
intermediateSeated/Twist

Muscle Groups

ObliquesSpinal rotatorsShoulders

A seated twist named after the sage Bharadvaja, with both legs folded to one side and the torso rotating.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Sit with both legs folded to the left
  • 2.Place the right hand on the left knee
  • 3.Left hand behind you on the floor
  • 4.Twist the torso to the left
  • 5.Keep both sit bones grounded

Benefits

  • +Stretches the spine and shoulders
  • +Massages the abdominal organs
  • +Relieves lower backache
  • +Calms the mind

Muscle Groups

ObliquesSpinal rotatorsShoulders

Contraindications

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Insomnia