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Seated Twist (Left) (Ardha Matsyendrasana) - Hatha Yoga Workout (53)


Instructions:
  1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended.
  2. Bend your left knee and place your left foot on the outside of your right thigh.
  3. Bend your right knee, bringing your right heel toward your left hip.
  4. Inhale and lengthen your spine, then exhale and twist to the left, placing your right elbow on the outside of your left knee.
  5. Hold for 5-10 breaths, deepening the twist with each exhale.
Benefits:
  • Stretches the spine and shoulders
  • Improves digestion and detoxifies the organs
  • Relieves tension in the back