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Twisting the
Belly
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Lie on your back. Bring your arms out to your sides palms up. Bring your legs together and lift them upwards to 90 degrees. Keep your knees straight. Lower both legs to the right so that the legs stay together, knees stay straight, and the feet are held just a few inches above the right palm. Hold for as long as you can, at least a few breaths. Then, on as exhale, keeping the legs together and knees straight, lift the legs back to vertical. Repeat on the left. Then repeat twice more on each side. Excellent for strengthening the abdominal muscles and the low back muscles. Also stretches the low back. Tonifies the intestinal tract. |
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DISCLAIMER: Not all of the yoga instruction is suitable to everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program. Use your own discretion when performing these postures. Work at your own level and explore your own limits. The instructions and advise presented are in no way intended as a subsitute for medical care. |
