‘Vakra’ in Sanskrit means ‘twisted’. The pose is performed by twisting the spine in both ways. Hence, the flexibility of spine is increased and tightness is reduced. Twisting also strengthens the hips and improves function of digestive system.
Other Benefits of Twisted Pose
- It is an effective yoga pose for constipation.
- Improves digestion
- The pose relieves neck pain.
- It promotes function of thyroid gland.
- Regular practice of the pose helps to reduce tummy fat.
- Twisted Pose is an effective yoga pose for menstrual disorders.
- It stimulates functions of abdominal organs..
Instructions
- Sit down on the yoga mat with your legs stretched straight.
- Bend your right leg and place the right foot on the floor by the side of the left knee.
- Place your right hand on the floor a few inches away from your buttock.
- Bring the left hand over the right knee and hold the right ankle.
- Turn your head to your right so your chin is above the right shoulder.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Repeat the same switching the legs.
Note
Avoid practicing the pose in case of hernia, ulcer and severe spinal problems.
Yoga Pose for Day 25 – Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)
Janu’ in Sanskrit means ‘knee’, ‘sirasa’ means ‘head’, that is, placing the head on knee. Technically, it is one legged Seated Forward Bend.
Yoga Pose for Day 23 – Supine Thunderbolt Pose (Supta Vajrasana)
In an earlier post, we have given the benefits of Thunderbolt Pose and instructions on how to perform it. Thunderbolt Pose, as mentioned earlier, strengthens your body. Supine Thunderbolt Pose is a supine pose in which your legs are as in Hero Pose. ‘Supta’ in Sanskrit means ‘supine’ and Supta Vajrasana is Lying Thunderbolt Pose.
Yoga Pose for Day 22 – Hero Pose (Virasana)
The very name of the pose is suggestive of courage. Shivering of hands and legs and becoming anxious are associated with fear. The reaction would be anger followed by various other issues. All these are owing to the fact that we consider ourselves weak. Hero Pose makes you fearless and gives you a sense of courage.
