Level 1
Side Bending of the Upper Body
Starting Position: Standing
Concentration: on the side stretch
Breath: coordinated with the movement
Repetitions: 3 times on each side
Practice: Stand with legs slightly apart. Clasp the fingers behind the head and press the elbows slightly back. Upper body and head are in line. During the exercise the body weight remains evenly distributed on both feet. The upper body bends sideways only, not forwards. >Exhaling bend the upper body sideways to the left >Inhaling return to the centre. >Exhaling bend the upper body sideways to the right. >Inhaling return to the centre.
Benefits: Helps to counteract scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) and a rounded back. It strengthens and stretches the muscles along the sides of the abdomen and back. Increases and directs the breath into the sides of the chest.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 1
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Sarva Hita Asanas Part 2
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Anandasana -
The Full Yoga Breath -
Breath Exercise with Arms Straight -
Stretching the Body -
Rolling the Body -
Twisting with Legs Straight -
Raising the Head -
Pavana Muktasana -
Extension of the Spine -
Flexion of the Spine -
Marjari -
Grinding -
Expansion of the Chest -
Swimming Movement -
Twisting the Upper Body -
Side Bending of the Upper Body -
Khatu Pranam -
Anandasana -
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Level 1 -
Self - Inquiry Meditation
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- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 3
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 4
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 5
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 6
