Chapters (4)

Seated Side Bend Pose

Soul Yoga East · 1:35

asana pranayama meditation

In this practice

Key teachings

Spinal lengthening and decompression
Mindful breathing in static holds
Grounding through the hips for stability
Lateral spinal flexibility

Ideal for

Beginners in yoga
Individuals seeking gentle stretches
Those looking to improve spinal flexibility
People who sit for extended periods

Lesson

Instructions

Seated Side Bend Pose

Steps

Seated side bend (Parsva Sukhasana variation)
Deep diaphragmatic breathing
Cross-legged sitting posture (Sukhasana)

Benefits

Increases flexibility in the side body
Stretches intercostal muscles and obliques
Improves spinal mobility
Releases tension in the torso and shoulders
Promotes a sense of calm and body awareness

Seated Side Bend

Transcript

seated side bend pose start seated with your legs crossed place the right hand on the floor with your elbow slightly bent inhale reach the left arm up and overhead anchor down through both hips lift the chest and sternum get tall first exhale side Bend to the right hold the pose and take five slow full breaths one two three four five inhale back to Center exhale repeat on the other side

Practice summary

Level: beginner
Duration: 2 minutes
Equipment: yoga matoptional cushion for seated comfort
Target areas: side bodyspineshouldersintercostals
Energy: calming

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