half prayer twist
ardha namaskar parsvakonasana
Half prayer twist opens the
chest and hips, stretches the back muscles, and nourishes and realigns the
spine.
From table position, step
the right foot between the hands, bringing the right knee directly over the
right ankle in a low lunge.
The left knee and foot rests
on the floor.
Bring the left elbow to the
right knee and place the palms together in a prayer position.
Use the arms to press the
right shoulder up and back, twisting the upper back.
Look straight ahead or up
towards the ceiling.
The palms are at the center
of the chest and the fingers are pointing up towards the throat.
Breathe and hold for 4-8
breaths.
To release: exhale the arms
back down to the floor in a low lunge position.
Repeat on other side.
Place a folded blanket
under the knees to protect them from pressure and stress.
