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Good Yoga Posture - Learn Some Simple Yoga Poses - Part II - Twist Poses

 

 

There are eight major types of yoga postures and exercises or asanas. Within each of these areas are postures which target different areas of the body as well.

The types of yoga stances include: Warm up Poses, Standing Poses, Seated Poses, Twist Yoga Poses, Supine Poses ,Inverted Postures and Balance Poses, Backbends, and Finishng Poses.

 

 

 




 

Included below are a sample pose or two from each of these areas to help you begin your yoga adventure.

 

Warm Up Poses - The Cat Pose ( (Bidalasana); Yoga Eye Exercises

Seated Poses - The Easy Pose (Sukhasana); The Upper or Full Boat Pose

Standing Poses - The Mountain Pose; The Chair Pose I

Supine Poses - The Wind-Relieving Posture; Leg Reclining Lunge

Back Bends - The Cobra (Bhujangasana)

Twist Poses - The Half Spinal Twist

Inverted and Balance Postures - Crane Pose (Bakasana)

Finishing Poses - Corpse Pose (Savasana)

 

 

 

Twist Poses

 

The Half Spinal Twist

Since our spines allows us a full range of motion, we need to exercise it in a manner that provides natural twisting action sideways as well as backwards and forwards.

This pose is one of a few basics which exercise the spine in a rotationg manner. Our ligaments and nerves also receive a workout as a result, and this stimulated circulation assists better digestion.

When performing this exercise, remember to keep your spine straight and your shoulders level. Breathe evenly, and each time you exhale, try to twist a bit more.

To keep the exercise balanced, twist first to one side and the repeat on the other.

 

Procedure:

 

1. Kneel on the floor, sitting on your feet, with your heels pointing outward.
2. Move yourself to the right of your feet.
3. Lift your left leg up over your right, and plant your foot against the outside of the right knee. Bring your right heel in close to your buttocks. Keep your spine straight.
4. Stretch out your arms the sides at shoulder level, and twist around to the left.
5. Put your left hand on the floor behind you.
6. Bring your right hand to the outer side of the left knee.
7. Hold your left foot with your right hand.
8. Exhale, twisting more, as far as you possibly can, looking over your left shoulder.
9. Repeat this exercise on the other side.

 

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