Seated Wide Angle Forward Bend with Twist

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Instructions

  • Begin seated with legs in front of you.

  • Inhale and exhale and begin to take your legs out in a v, finding just the right amount of stretch.

  • Knee caps and feet pointing up to the sky.

  • Inhale grow long sitting bones into the floor and crown of head up to the sky.

  • Inhale and exhale as you begin to turn the belly, ribs, chest and head to the right.

  • Stay upright or begin to lower over the right leg.

  • Stay for 8-10 breaths.

  • Repeat on the left side.

Modifications

  • Use bolster or blanket to support the twist.

Contraindications

  • Back or spine issues.

Type of pose

  • Twist

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Stretches the insides and backs of the legs.

  • Strengthens the spine.

  • Stimulates abdominal organs.

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Hatha Yoga

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