| Posture |
This
Asana is designed to twist the spine to the right and left side
in from its erect position. The spine is made up of highly elastic
joints and can be moved to any direction. |
| Pre
position |
Sitting
Position. |
| Procedure |
- Bend
the left leg in the knee and place its heel near the thigh.
Keep the sole of the left foot flat on the floor and the
thigh and knee touching to the chest.
- Place
the left hand in front of the right hand in such a way that
the fingers of both the palms face each other and the palms
remain flat on the floor.
- Now
turn the neck and the trunk to the right, twisting the spine
and look back above the shoulder. Continue smooth breathing.
|
| Position |
- In
this Asana the spine is to be kept straight.
- The
lower end of the spine and both the hips be placed well
on the floor and stabilize them.
- Then
with the support of the neck and shoulders twist the upper
vertebrae to the right. At the same time, the standing knee
be kept close to the chest.
- Alongwith
the neck, the sight should also be turned to the right side
and stabilize it in that direction.
|
| Releasing |
- Turn
the neck to the front.
- Restore
the hand to its place.
- Straighten
the left leg and take the sitting position.
Note:
Following the above mentioned process, practice this Asana
placing the right leg in folding position.
|
| Duration |
This
Asana should be retained for minimum two minutes on each side.
With more practice this duration can be increased to six minutes. |
| Internal
Effects |
The
elasticity of the spine increases as it gets twisted in its
erect position. Alongwith the spine the belly and other internal
organs also get twisted and receive the desired strain. It also
has very good effect on the spinal cord and its functioning
is improved. |
| Precaution |
One
should avoid the temptation of attaining the ideal position
if strain is unbearable. |
