BHARADVAJASANA (Bharadvaja’s Twist)
A seated twist asana, this helps improve digestion and release tension in the spine. With regular practice of this asana you can balance your prakriti.
Steps:
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
- Bend your knees and shift your weight to the right buttock, then swing your legs to the left and sit on the floor.
- Keep your knees together and your feet pointing to the left.
- Inhale and lengthen your spine, lifting through the crown of your head.
- As you exhale, twist your torso to the right, placing your left hand on the outside of your right thigh and your right hand on the floor behind you.
- Keep your spine long as you twist, avoiding collapsing your chest.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing deeply.
- To release, inhale and slowly unwind from the twist, then repeat on the other side.