(Twisted Posture)
Method
- Sit in Samathala Stithi.
- Fold right leg at the knee and place right foot outside of the knee.
- Slowly raise the left hand up and place it around the right leg thigh.
- Catch below the left ankle with the left hand.
- Put the right hand palm at backside in a straight line with the left leg.
- Then exhale and twist the body in such a way that you can see the backside.
- Stay in that posture comfortably. Then gradually and slowly come back to Samathala Stithi. Repeat the same with the other side.
Benefits
It stretches the spine and lower back making the muscles supple and stimulating the nerves. It improves the function of the pancreas and liver.