Level 1
Side Bending
Starting Position: Sit with legs straight
Concentration: on the muscles along the side of the upper body
Breath: coordinated with the movement
Repetitions: 3 times
Practice: Sit with legs straight. Clasp the hands behind the head and press the elbows slightly back. >Exhaling bend the upper body sideways to the left. >Inhaling come back to the centre. >Exhaling bend the upper body sideways to the right. >Inhaling come back to the centre. Ensure both buttocks remain on the floor during the movement. After the exercise return to the starting position.
Benefits: Strengthens the back and shoulder muscles. Stretches the muscles along the side of the body and helps to counteract sideways curvature of the spine (Scoliosis). Directs the breath into the sides of the chest.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 1
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 2
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Sarva Hita Asanas Part 3
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Anandasana -
The Full Yoga Breath -
Breath Exercise with Arms Straight -
Stretching the Body -
Rolling the Body -
Pavana Muktasana -
The Boat -
Marjari -
Neck Relaxation -
Side Bending -
Twisting Exercise -
Arm and Hand Exercises -
Half Butterfly -
Raising and Lowering the Arms -
Knee to the Body -
Stretching the Body -
Khatu Pranam -
Anandasana -
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Level 1 -
Self - Inquiry Meditation
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- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 4
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 5
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 6
