Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Diabetes, Fatigue, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:
Side
Dosha:
Pitta
Start in Dandasana. Bend right knee placing foot flat on floor. Keep some space between left thigh & right foot. Lengthen spine & lift right arm. Rotate to right bringing right hand or fingertips to floor behind you. Bring left arm across body pressing upper arm against outer right knee. Bend left elbow so that fingertips point to ceiling. Lengthen spine. Deepen twist turning the head last. Keep outstretched leg and foot active without locking back of knee. Hold. Repeat on other side.
Engages core. Cures gaseous movements in stomach.
Rotate head counter to torso (when you rotate torso to the right, rotate head left and gaze over left big toe).
Knee injury.
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