B.K.S. Iyengar- "Never perform the asanas mechanically, for then the body stagnates.
The twists are very effective in relieving backaches, headaches, and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. As the trunk turns, the kidneys and abdominal organs are activated and exercised. This improves the digestion and removes sluggishness. The spine becomes flexible and the hips move more easily.
For maximum freedom of movement in the lower trunk, it is best to sit on one or two folded blankets.
In the final stage of the twist the abdomen may become compressed or the back rounded, and it is difficult to lift up. It is therefore helpful to remain working in the intermediate stage, with the elbow bent against the knee or the hands pressed into the ground. In this way the trunk can turn and extend well. Pressing the fingers of the back hand against a wall or ledge also helps the turn to turn.
Twists may be done after forward bends or by themselves. After backbends, or to relieve backaches, they should be done gently at first. The head can turn in either direction.
"Yoga,The Iyengar Way" Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta
The twists are very effective in relieving backaches, headaches, and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. As the trunk turns, the kidneys and abdominal organs are activated and exercised. This improves the digestion and removes sluggishness. The spine becomes flexible and the hips move more easily.
For maximum freedom of movement in the lower trunk, it is best to sit on one or two folded blankets.
In the final stage of the twist the abdomen may become compressed or the back rounded, and it is difficult to lift up. It is therefore helpful to remain working in the intermediate stage, with the elbow bent against the knee or the hands pressed into the ground. In this way the trunk can turn and extend well. Pressing the fingers of the back hand against a wall or ledge also helps the turn to turn.
Twists may be done after forward bends or by themselves. After backbends, or to relieve backaches, they should be done gently at first. The head can turn in either direction.
"Yoga,The Iyengar Way" Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta
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