Yoga Spinal Twists

Is there a way to improve constant backaches without consuming medicines? Yoga Spinal Twist is the key to rotating the spine and making it truly flexible. Simultaneously, it improves the digestion process and relieves the gastric troubles. In this spinal asana the spine is kept erect and the shoulders leveled; it is twisted laterally with steady breath. The movement tones the spinal nerves and ligaments, and improves digestion.

Yoga Spinal Twist comes from Yogic Sage Matsyendra; it is amongst the 12 basic asanas that rotates the spine. It helps to keep the spine erect and flexible.

To begin Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half-Spinal Twist) spinal asana kneel and sit on the feet with the heels pointing outwards. Shift slightly to the right and lift left leg over the right one, place the foot against the outside of the right knee. Draw the right heel closer to the hips. Keep the spine erect. Now, stretch the arms at shoulder level, and twist around to the left as much as possible. Exhale, and bring down the arms, touching the floor, repeat for the right side. For this pose, it’s advisable to practice under the supervision of a Yoga instructor as the spinal asana can be quite tricky.
Yet another Yoga Spinal Twist comprises of the Supine spinal twist, and is therapeutic for people with back and neck troubles. The yoga asana is performed by lying down on the back and gently rotating the spine by twisting at the waist. The shoulders lie flat on the floor, while one leg is bent and brought up and crossed over the body; and the other stays straight on the floor.