Type : Seated
Justification : Twist, restorative twist
Complimentary Posture : self-complimentary, Malasana in a chair.
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Type : Sitting (from starting point)
Justification : Hip opener and lateral bend
Complimentary posture : self complimentary as the lateral movement helps to counter-balance lateral twist extensions. Can be practiced before Uttitia Trikonasana or Uttita Parsvakonasana.
Read moreHead To Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)
Type : Sitting
Justification : Hip opener, hamstring, inner thigh stretch. spinal and arm stretch
Complimentary posture : Virasana, purvottanasana
Read moreInverted Staff Pose In A Chair : Viparita Dandasana
Type : Inversion
Justification : backward bend
Complimentary posture : Twists in a chair, supine or seated. Upward Bow Pose, Headstand
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Child’s Pose With A Friend : Balasana/Adho Mukha Virasana
Twist & Detox (Lower Back Relief Part V)
Seated TwistPosition ( Bharadvajasana I)
Type : Sitting
Justification : Lateral Extension (twisting movements)
ComplimentaryPosture: Self complimentary
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Two-Footed Bridge Pose / (Dvipada Pitham)
Supine Posture
Justification : Backbend symmetrical frame
Read moreTips for Lower Back Relief (Part 2)
1. Child’s Pose (Adho Mukha Virasana)
Read moreTips for Lower Back Relief (Part I)
1. Knees-to-Chest Pose (Apanasana, Supta Eka Pada Pavan Muktasana & variations)
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Supta Padangusthansana : (Reclining hand to big toe pose)
Supine Posture
Self complimentary posture
Justification : Ham-string stretch
Physical benefits : Better circulation in the hips, legs and feet. Aligns the pelvis. Balances the two sides of the back. Opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings, thighs, groins and calve muscles. Strengthens knee and ankle joints. Stimulates prostrate gland and abdominal organs, thus aiding in digestion. Helps recovery from cardiac condition.
Therapeutic benefits : Relieves sciatica, backpain, and helps to relieve menstrual cramps.
Removes stiffness and arthritus in hip joints and prevents hernia. Calms high blood pressure.
Limitations: Although a good pose for high blood pressure, use a blanket or brick under the head in this case. Do not practice if you have diarrhea, asthma, bronchitis, migraine or stress related headache. Do not do the variations (ex.: Parivrrta Supta Padangusthasana) during menstration.
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