Starting Position:
Standing

Concentration:
on the twist along the spine

Breath:
coordinated with the movement

Repetitions:
3 times on each side

Practice:
Stand with legs slightly apart. Clasp the fingers behind the head. Press the elbows slightly back. During the whole exercise the soles of the feet remain flat on the floor and upper body and head remain in a straight line. The legs remain straight during the twist. >Inhale deeply. >Exhaling turn the upper body to the left. >Inhaling return to the centre. >Exhaling turn the upper body to the right. >Inhaling return to the centre. Practice the exercise 3 times and then return to the starting position.

Benefits:
Relaxes the deep muscles of the back and promotes flexibility of the spine. Stimulates digestion and deepens the breath.