Vakrasana (Twist posture)

*Start with Sthiti.

  1. Bend the right leg at the knees and place it by the side of the left knee of the extended leg.
  2. Straighten and twist the waist towards the right side and take the left hand round the right knee and catch hold of the right big toe. Take the right hand behind, keep the palm on the ground in such a way that the trunk is kept erect, with a proper twist. Breathe normally. After maintaining for about a minute return to Sthiti through 3.

*Repeat the same on the other side.


Vakrasana (Twist posture)

BENEFITS: Lateral twist obtained in this asana has the same benefits as Ardha Matsyendrasana (3,3,16)