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Bharadvajasana | Bharadvaja’s Twist | Steps | Benefits | Yogic Fitness

The Art of Living · 2:01

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful spinal twisting
  • Breath-synchronized movement
  • Postural alignment

Ideal for

  • Beginners interested in seated twists
  • Individuals seeking to improve spinal health
  • Those experiencing mild back or neck discomfort

Lesson

Steps

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Benefits

  • Strengthens spine, torso, shoulders, and hips
  • Helps relieve lower back pain and neck pain
  • Improves spinal flexibility and mobility
  • Stimulates abdominal organs

Transcript

[Music] fold your left knee and keep it in vasen Bend the right leg from the knee and keep keep it onto your [Music] thigh mindfully place your left palm below the right thigh twist and hold the right Toe with right hand look over right shoulder breathe exhale release the right toe and come to the center repeat the same other [Music] side sit tall roll the shoulders back keep lengthening the spine with each breath and twist your body further with each exhalation exhale release the toe and come to the center [Music] relax [Music] [Music]

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
2 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
spinetorsoshouldershipsneck
Energy
calming

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