Seated Side Bend Yoga Pose - Yoga Pose of the Day

In this practice

Key teachings

• Proper alignment for spinal safety
• Mindful breathing to deepen stretches
• Understanding the benefits of lateral flexion

Ideal for

• Beginners to yoga
• Individuals seeking to improve spinal flexibility
• Those experiencing stiffness from prolonged sitting

Lesson

Instructions

Learn a yoga pose a day in this series of yoga videos.

Steps

• Seated Side Bend (Parsva Sukhasana or variation)
• Ujjayi breath (victorious breath)
• Gentle counter-stretches for spinal balance

Benefits

• Increases spinal flexibility and mobility
• Stretches intercostal muscles, improving lung capacity
• Relieves tension in the side body and lower back
• Improves posture and body awareness