All Poses
Marichyasana III
Marichi's Pose III
intermediateSeated/Twist
Muscle Groups
ObliquesSpinal rotatorsHip flexors
A seated twist where one knee is bent with the foot flat, and the torso twists toward the bent knee.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Sit with one leg extended and the other bent with foot flat
- 2.Hug the bent knee with the opposite arm
- 3.Twist toward the bent knee
- 4.Lengthen the spine before twisting
- 5.Keep the extended leg active
Benefits
- +Massages the abdominal organs
- +Stretches the spine
- +Improves digestion
- +Calms the mind
Muscle Groups
ObliquesSpinal rotatorsHip flexors
Contraindications
- Back injury
- Diarrhea
- Headache