Sage Marichi D

Sanskrit Name:	Marichyasana D
Similar Pose Names:	seated spinal twist,seated bound angle twist,seated twist
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Seated & Floor, Seated, Twist, Strengthen, Stretch, Hip Opener
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Throat Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Diabetes, Fatigue, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Side
Dosha:	Pitta

Start in Staff (legs extended). Place left foot close to right upper thigh near left hip joint. Bend right leg at knee. Place right foot on floor. Press left foot deeper with right thigh. Turn towards right side with torso while holding right knee in inside of left elbow. Interlock hands behind you. Keep balance on left hip while gazing behind with arms interlocked behind. Hold.

Engages core. Cures gaseous movements in stomach.

Support knee with cushion. Seated twists on a chair. Easy pose twist. Half lord of the fishes pose.

Knee injury.

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