Asana: Your Physical Practice

In exploration of asana (our physical practice experienced through yoga postures/poses), we are able to invite the advantages of proper alignment and depth to engagement into the practice.  Within the member portal, you have access to a library of asanas/postures that have been broken down with alignment and engagement aspects highlighted for the learning yogi in us all.

Twisting

Functions of Twisting Postures:
  • Twisting in your yoga asana practice is a great way to aid digestion, de-stress, energize the body and mind, and support spinal health.
  • Twisting is a cleansing and detoxifying experience for both mind and body
  • Twisting can be therapeutic for back pain
  • Twists can serve as a neutral point between postures (back bend to forward bend for example) to keep the spine safe and healthy
Key Points for Twisting:
  • While twisting, elongate the spine and support the twisting sensation throughout the spine
  • The twisting sensation begins at the root and travels upward through the thoracic spine and ending in the cervical spine 
  • Stay within a range and depth that is comfortable for the body
  • Twist to face right first (left second).  This aids the natural direction of digestion within the ascending and descending colon
  • Keep breathing