Seated Twist (Parsva Sukhasana)

Sit in simple crossed legs (sukhasana) with the right leg in front of the left.. Place a blanket under the sitting bones to lift the hips, making your seat more comfortable.


EXHALE, placing the right to the right and behind the right hip. Draw the right shoulder and shoulder blade back,
beginning the twist.
INHALEScreen Shot 2015-08-14 at 10.06.35 am.png, raising the left arm to the sky, creating space in the left side body.
EXHALE, placing the left hand onto the right knee.
INHALE, turn the chin to the front at lengthen the spine. The collar bones will broaden and the chest will expand.
EXHALE, turn the chin towards the right, completing the twist.
Take several ujjayi breaths here, wringing tension out of the spine and massaging the internal organs.
INHALE, releasing the twist and returning to center.
Switch the cross of the legs and repeat these steps on the other side.