Vakra means twist. In the final position of the posture, the body will be in a twisted position.
Sit with legs stretched, heels together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.
• Bend the right leg at the knee and place the right foot by the side of the left knee.
• Twist the body towards the right side, take the left hand over the right knee, and catch the right big toe. Place the right hand behind the trunk, keep the right palm on the floor, and look towards the right side.
• Release the left hand (unfold the left hand) and keep it by the left side on the floor.
• Unfold the right leg and keep it by the side of the left leg.
BENEFITS
• Lateral twist obtained tones, stretches, and the entire spine.
• Enhances lower back’s flexibility. Maintains health of the spinal nerves.
• Massages spleen, liver, pancreas, intestines and bladder.
• Enhances secretion of pancreatic juice and adrenalin.
• Good for constipation, Dyspepsia, Diabetes, Kidney problems, enlarged and congested liver and spleen, rheumatism of back muscles, pain in hip joints, obesity and gastritis, reduces girth in the abdomen.
CAUTION
Hernia patients should avoid.
SUBTLE POINTS
Mode of bending: In the final position, the trunk should be straight.
Mode of breathing: Breathe out whenever you bend downwards, twist, and inhale while coming up. Normal breathing in the final position.
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