Bharadvaja's Twist
Bharadvajasana Yoga Meaning of name: (bah-ROD-va-JAHS-anna).Bharadvaja=one of seven legendary seers,credited with composing the hymns collected in the vedas. Short descriptions: This gentle twist is a tonic for the spine and the abdominal organs. Step by Step: (1) Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.Shift over legs onto your right buttock,bend your knees,and swing your legs to the left.Lay your feet on the floor outside your left ankle resting in the right arch. (2) Inhale and lift through the top of the sternum to lengthen the front torso.Then exhale and twist your torso to the right,keeping the left buttock on or very close to the floor.Lengthen your tailbone toward the floor to keep the lower back long soften the belly. (3) Tuck your left hand under your right knee and bring your right hand to the floor just beside your right buttock pull your left shoulder blades firmly against your back even as you continue to twist the chest to t