Lying Twist

Sanskrit Name:	Supta Matsyendrasana
Similar Pose Names:	Supine Spinal Twist Yoga Pose I, Prasarita Merudandasana, Jathara Parivrtti, Supta Parivartanasana, Belly Twist,Supine Lying Twist
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Twist, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Supine
Anatomy:	Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Neck, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Sciatica, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Side
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Lie on back. Raise right leg up and roll it over to left side (foot touches floor). Spread legs wide. Put left hand on right thigh for leverage. Switch sides.

Releases lower back. Opens tight shoulders. Improves digestion. Quiet Mind. Eases sciatic pain.

Lift head up.

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This energy-giving yoga posture helps counteract the excessive shoulder hunching we do while sitting. It also improves overall posture and shoulder flexibility while requiring minimal effort (yin posture).

If you feel a tingling sensation down the arms, slowly reverse your movements out of the posture.