The yoga position of the sage Bharadwaja, or sage's twist yoga pose, is an excellent asana to stimulate detox processes and to slim the waistline thanks to twists. Not only that, it removes tension and stiffness in the spine and helps counteract sciatica. The yoga position of the sage is well rooted in the ground but at the same time allows you to see things from another perspective, thanks to the rotation of the torso.
In this sequence we will see how to get to practice the yoga position of the sage, starting with preparatory exercises and asanas up to the final yoga position.
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the bid dipper is the most famous constellation of the celestial vault it is made up of seven stars identified according to ancient indian tradition to the seven wise men the wisest men of humanity among them according to the legend there was also bard vaja who in each of his reincarnations dedicated his life to study and knowledge but whenever the sage was on his deathbed he was alone so it was that the god shiva appeared to him not to compliment him for his wisdom but to scold him what have you learned in your lives shiva asked as now you are here alone thus it was that bart vaja understood and dedicated the following lives to sharing his knowledge and was always surrounded by students it is precisely this mythical figure that inspires the asana we are going to practice the yoga position of the sage a position very rooted in the earth making you feel your roots firm and stable in the ground but at the same time it will help you look at things from another perspective thinking differently thanks to the twist and you know different thoughts bring different emotions which lead to different actions which lead to different outcomes and this is how real life changes occur those that lead to greater serenity but the position of the sage also stimulates a deep detoxification performing a massage on the internal organs it strengthens the immune system allows you to relax tension and stiffness in the spine and prevent sciatica you may need a pillow for this practice let's begin you are standing your arms are at your sides breathe raise your arms above your head exhale and flex your torso to the right inhale and return to the center exhale and move to the left now stay in the position you can feel the space that is created between the ribs and the same thing on the other side stretch upwards bend your torso forward until you touch the ground take small steps with your hands and enter the yoga position of the downward facing dog pose bring your knees to the ground lift your feet exhale rotate your torso and feet to the right inhale and rotate to the left continue like this this exercise helps slim down your waistline now bringing your legs to the side sit down walk with your buttocks forward until you have enough space to lie back on your back the legs are bent let the right knee fall outwards lift the buttocks breathe lower your pelvis and repeat return to the starting position now lower the left knee and raise the pelvis bring your knees to your chest right and left bring your forehead close to your knees and start rocking back and forth then bring yourself to a sitting position spread your legs keeping your knees bent lower both knees to the right then to the left continue like this now with your knees to the right stretch your left leg repeat on the other side now bring your feet to the left the legs remain bent and are one above the other lift your knees off the ground grab your right ankle with your left hand stretch your leg while the torso rotates to the right breathe with each exhale the torso twists more and more but your roots are firmly planted in the earth firm and solid bring your feet to your right your knees are bent with your right hand grab your left ankle stretch your leg so now place the pillow on your left bend the right leg backwards the left knees on the pillow and the foot on the right thigh in the half lotus position turn the torso to the left the left arm passes behind the back and grabs the left foot the right hand presses against the right knee go as far as you can you must not feel pain if you do not get to grab the left foot place your left hand behind your back if you feel knee pain add a pillow when the body is flexible with practice here is the complete yoga position now repeat with the right leg it may be that what you find easier with one leg with the other is more difficult it is not important always observe without judging do not force the movement and go as far as you can without feeling pain because yoga is also profound knowledge and self-respect and i thank you for your attention see you soon