{"id":701,"date":"2023-04-03T06:49:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T06:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=701"},"modified":"2024-08-23T15:42:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:42:16","slug":"vakrasana-half-twisted-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/vakrasana-half-twisted-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Vakrasana (Twisted Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Vakrasana (Twisted Pose) - How to Practice, Its Benefits and Precautions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2018Vakra\u2019 means \u2018twisted\u2019 and \u2018asana\u2019 means a \u2018yoga pose\u2019.\u2019\u00a0Vakrasana is the simplified form of Ardhamatsyendrasana. The Sanskrit name of both the poses differs, however the English name is the same. Moreover, Vakrasana is an easy form of Ardhamatsyendrasana. For many people who cannot perform or practice Ardhamatsyendrasana, Vakrasana is suitable. You can prepare the body for the latter, by practicing Vakrasana.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2981 From Dandasana,\u00a0start with legs straight in front of your body. You have to bend your left knee and bring the sole of your left foot to the floor on the other side of your right thigh.
\u2981 Bend your right knee and tuck your right foot under your left buttock.
\u2981 Inhale and bring your right arm beside the right ear.
\u2981 Exhale and then twist your torso to the left, bringing your\u00a0right elbow to the outside of your\u00a0left knee, and the left palm to the floor just behind your\u00a0sitting bones.
\u2981 Look over your left shoulder, but don\u2019t strain the neck much; the twist should be from your belly, not your neck.
\u2981 On each inhalation, draw the spine up and elongate it. On each exhalation, deepen the twist a little more.
\u2981 Be sure to keep the sole of your left foot firmly placed flat on the floor.
\u2981 When you eject from the pose, take a slight twist to the opposite direction and release.
\u2981 Loosen the legs and switch as you prepare to twist to the other side.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Benefits of Vakrasana<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2981 Vakrasana has huge benefits on the spine and back nerves. When you practice Vakrasana, the back and spine muscles and nerves undergo extension and compression. This helps to improve the condition of your back and spine muscles and nerves.
\u2981 It will also benefit your lungs.
\u2981 It is a powerful asana which stops the vertebrae from sticking to one another, as it happens in old age.
\u2981 It also helps in treating health problems, like neck ache, backache, and head ache.
\u2981 If you have stiffness in your body, you must practice this asana. It will make your body flexible.
\u2981 Vakrasana can treat various diseases like Diabetes, Constipation, and Rheumatism.
\u2981 The asana practice can help in the stimulation of the pancreas. It starts producing more insulin as a result.
\u2981 It benefits all those who have mild Sciatica and slipped disc issues.
\u2981 It also promotes health in the reproductive organs and urinary region.
\u2981 The back, spine, abdomen, arms, and shoulders get benefitted through this asana.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2981 If you have any spinal injury, you must not practice this asana.
\u2981 If you are suffering from Hernia, you must not do this asana.
\u2981 All those who are suffering from Hyperthyroidism, must not do this asana.
\u2981 You cannot do this asana after the 3rd month of pregnancy.
\u2981 If you have heart problems, or any problems associated with the brain, you must not do the asana.
\u2981 If you had any surgery in the abdominal region, you must not do the pose.<\/p>\n

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