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How to Do：SEATED SIDE BEND

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asana meditation

In this practice

Key teachings

Mindful stretching of specific muscle groups
Importance of correct alignment
Listening to your body for a gentle stretch

Ideal for

Beginners seeking foundational stretches
Individuals wanting to improve side body flexibility
Those looking for a gentle, focused stretch

Lesson

Instructions

💪This exercise stretches your obliques. 😊Follow our coach to correct your position and train effectively. # iOS # Android

Steps

Seated Side Bend (Parsva Sukhasana)
Cross-legged sitting posture (Sukhasana)
Arm raises for lateral extension

Benefits

Stretches the obliques and intercostal muscles
Improves flexibility in the side body and torso
Relieves tension in the waist and back
Can help improve posture

Seated Side Bend

Transcript

this exercise stretches your obliques sit and cross your legs on the mat lift your left arm overhead and put your right hand on the floor for support [Music] slowly bend your right arm while bending your upper body to the right [Music] you should feel a gentle stretch on the left side of your body [Music]

Practice summary

Level: beginner
Duration: 1 minutes
Equipment: yoga mat
Target areas: obliquesside bodytorsowaist
Energy: calming

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