Dynamic Spinal Twist

Sanskrit Name:	Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Seated & Floor, Seated, Pawanmuktasa, Hip Opener, Chest Opener
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Diabetes, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs wide and straight. Raise arms to shoulder height and form hands into fists - thumbs inside. Take a breath in to prepare. Turn body and arms as a whole and maintaining alignment to left on an out-breath. Move left scapula back and right scapula forward. Inhale, as you return to the front. Exhale, turn to the right in the same way. Inhale, return to the front.

Stretches triceps, back, abdomen, and thighs.

Can turn head at end of movement if neck will permit. Fingertips to shoulders if arms get tired. Use a belt between hands and over back to keep arms in line.

Not for beginners or where the spine is to be protected.

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