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Jathara Parivartanasana

Revolved Abdomen Pose

Revolved Abdomen Pose
beginnerSupine/Twist

Muscle Groups

ObliquesSpinal rotatorsCore

A supine twist with both knees bent and lowered to one side, stretching the spine and massaging the abdominal organs.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Lie supine with both knees bent
  • 2.Lower both knees to one side
  • 3.Keep both shoulders on the floor
  • 4.Extend the arms in a T-shape
  • 5.Gaze away from the knees

Benefits

  • +Stretches the obliques and spine
  • +Aids digestion
  • +Relieves tension in the lower back
  • +Massages internal organs

Muscle Groups

ObliquesSpinal rotatorsCore

Contraindications

  • Spinal injury
  • Pregnancy in later stages