Half lord of the fishes pose

‘As the trees shed their leaves and discard what they no longer need for the approaching winter, we feel the need for more rest. Deep spinal twists in yoga help massage a sluggish digestive tract and create a central heat, providing an energy boost. They also help maintain a healthy spine and joints in the colder weather,’

Emma Conally-Barklem

Warmth The sitting bones are equally placed on the mat as one foot steps over the opposite leg. As the lower abdominals tuck in, and with active deep breathing, the spine rotates in the same direction as the raised knee while the back-supporting hand presses firmly down to keep the shoulders level and the pose stable. As the spine stays long, with the crown of the head lifted, the elbow lifts over the knee and can be used to gain more traction into the twist. The gaze is over the shoulder. BEGINNER Leg extende This version has one leg extended while the other is bent at the knee. Both sitting bones stay grounded as the spine stays long. The crook of the elbow wraps around the shin and draws it…

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