Bharadvaja’s Twist is named after the sage Bharadvaja.
This seated yoga pose stimulates Root chakra and Heart chakra. Proper functioning of Root chakra promotes sense of safety. Effective functioning of Heart chakra promotes traits such as love, empathy and mercy.
Other Benefits of Bharadvaja’s Twist
- The pose improves spine flexibility and spine strength.
- It stimulates functions of abdominal organs..
- Shoulders, hips, knees and ankles are strengthened.
- It relieves pain in the upper and middle back.
- It is an effective yoga pose for sciatic pain.
Instructions
- Sit down on the yoga mat with your legs stretched straight.
- Bend the right leg and place the right foot on the floor on the outer side of the right thigh.
- Bend your left leg and place the left foot on the right thigh close to your hips.
- Turn your torso to your left.
- Slide your left hand behind your back and hold the left toes.
- Turn your head to your left.
- Place your right hand on the left knee.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Repeat the same with the other leg.
Note
Those with high or low blood pressure and those with insomnia should refrain from practicing the pose.
The pose is also not recommended to those with chronic knee pain.
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