Yoga with a twist
Our body is intricately connected through different bones and muscles. Sometimes we need to do specific exercises to work on specific areas but there are certain Yoga poses that are so versatile that they work both on the upper and lower body simulatenly.
One of these poses is Kati Chakra Asana, or the Standing Twist exercise. Imagine of Elvis Presley were a Yogi, this pose would have been his favourite.
#1 The Step-by-Step Guide -
Stand tall and erect with your feet together
As you breathe in, stretch your
hands to the front, palms facing each other, parallel to the ground.
Are your palms at shoulder-width distance from each other?
Exhale and gently twist from the waist to the right and look back over the right shoulder.Tip from Sri Sri Yoga experts: Keep your feet glued in their place – this gives you a better twist!
Checkpoint: Are your palms at shoulder-width distance from each other?
Exhale and gently twist from the waist to the right and look back over the right shoulder.
#2 The benefits - Kati Chakra asana is a dynamic pose with myriad of benefits. Some that are tangible and some that work through the deep layers of the body.
It helps in proper
spine alignment and improves flexibility in the back. This happens because the rotating motion contracts and stretches the muscles of the back and releases tension and stiffness.
It relieves
constipation. Sounds weird but it is true. It is best to practice this pose in the early morning hours to get relief from constipation.
It is good for
arms and legs.
It is great for diabetics. Diabetes often gets worse with a sedentary lifestyle and Kati Chakra Asana can be a great tool to keep weight in check and flush toxins out. Something that all people suffering from diabetes need to do.
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