Poses

Seated Easy Pose Twist

Parivrtta Sukhasana

Twist · beginner

How to

  1. Begin seated in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with legs crossed comfortably and spine upright.
  2. Inhale deeply, lengthening the spine upwards, and place your right hand on the floor behind you for support.
  3. Exhale and bring your left hand to the outside of your right knee.
  4. With each inhale, elongate the spine, and with each exhale, gently twist to the right, starting from the base of the spine.
  5. Keep your shoulders relaxed and gaze softly over your right shoulder, maintaining a gentle twist.
  6. Hold the pose for 5-10 deep breaths, keeping the spine long with every inhale.
  7. To release, inhale and gently untwist back to center, returning your gaze forward.
  8. Switch the cross of the legs and repeat the twist on the opposite side.

Benefits

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