Yoga: Lying-down body twist (Natrajasana 2)

Lying-down body twist (Natrajasana 2)

• Lie on your back; feet together and hands relaxed by the sides. Take deep breaths in and out.
• Bend your legs and place the feet on the floor, close to the hips, wider than the hips.
• Stretch the arms away from the body in line with the shoulders, with the palms facing up.
• Gently bring both knees to the ground on your right side, keeping the feet close to the hips.
• Turn the head to your left to look at your left palm, keeping both shoulders on the ground.
• Press the knees and thighs to the floor without lifting the shoulders. Hold.
• Gently come back to the centre by bringing the legs up.
• Repeat on the other side.

Benefits

• Stretches spine and quadriceps.
• Brings a deep relaxation.

Reference: http://www.artofliving.org/in-en/lying-down-body-twist