I love
twists. I love feeling the nearly instant results of a good twist. Yoga
twists increase the flexibility of your oblique or waist muscles, your
abdominals and your back muscles. Positions of modern living can leave these
muscles short and tight which can lead to lower back pain and poor posture. The
longer you hold the pose for, the more you will improve your flexibility. To
increase your flexibility, try to twist a little more each time to perform your
yoga poses and, while you are practicing, increase the stretch slightly as you
relax in time with your exhalations.
Age and
inactivity can reduce the range of movement available to all your joints.
Spending long periods seated at a desk or in a car can have an adverse effect
of your spinal mobility which can manifest as non-specific back pain. Yoga
twists can help to mobilize the joints of your spine by rotating each vertebrae
gently.
Yoga twists
can squeeze the internal organs and encourage the flow of oxygenated blood
while eliminating toxins and metabolic waste products. Twisting poses can
also help reduce abdominal bloating and digestive discomfort. I suggest
performing a twist at least twice a day...preferably in the morning, and in the
evening before bed.
Yoga twists
can help you eliminate tension from deep within your body. This physical
tension can show itself as emotional stress. Yoga twists help the muscles of
the chest, back and shoulders relax and, when combined with slow nasal
breathing, allow stress to leave the body. Yoga twists are also invigorating,
restorative and can help elevate your energy levels if you are feeling tired.
Perform a twisting yoga pose whenever you feel stressed...it really does help.
I have come to really love twists. The increased range of motion
and decreased chronic pain is SO worth it.
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