sandeyeMy Routine: 3.5 Spinal Twist
October 22nd 2007 14:57
As of this week, I have started to add a new posture to my routine. I first tried the regular spinal twist asana, but got in such a tangle with my legs and arms that my spine did not feel any benefit whatsoever, whilst my arms and legs felt the pose. Therefore, I browsed through two manuals, then decided to incorporate the pregnancy version instead. Over the past few days, I have been slotting the new asana into various places of my routine, and have concluded that the best place for it is right here, after I have done my eye warm-ups.
Whilst still seated, keeping the head and back upright, place your right hand on your left knee and turn towards your left, reaching out behind with the left hand. Place the left hand onto the floor behind you and hold the pose for a few breaths. Twist back to the front, and repeat with the left and right reversed. If done properly, you should feel the spine twist equally from top to bottom, rather than just at the waist or another point.
One of my Yoga manuals recommends doing the spinal twist after you have done both forward and backward spinal bend postures, whereas another suggests twisting postures are done at the end of your routine. I generally tend to favor going with what my own body feels to be right rather than taking advice, but I know my own body pretty well compared to many people and can inwardly sense if something will work for me or not. I would recommend reading at least three different Yoga instruction manuals or attending a class to anyone less aware of their own physical ability or health.
Whilst still seated, keeping the head and back upright, place your right hand on your left knee and turn towards your left, reaching out behind with the left hand. Place the left hand onto the floor behind you and hold the pose for a few breaths. Twist back to the front, and repeat with the left and right reversed. If done properly, you should feel the spine twist equally from top to bottom, rather than just at the waist or another point.
One of my Yoga manuals recommends doing the spinal twist after you have done both forward and backward spinal bend postures, whereas another suggests twisting postures are done at the end of your routine. I generally tend to favor going with what my own body feels to be right rather than taking advice, but I know my own body pretty well compared to many people and can inwardly sense if something will work for me or not. I would recommend reading at least three different Yoga instruction manuals or attending a class to anyone less aware of their own physical ability or health.
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