How to do Half Prayer Twist
Learn how to do half prayer twist. Use the half prayer twist in Survival Fitness Plan (SFP) Curing Yoga routines. It is also part of the SFP yoga cool-down and stretch routine.
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Half prayer twist is a basic yoga pose used in a few SFP Curing Yoga sequences. It helps to improve:
Balance
Depression
Hangover
Hot flashes
Indigestion
Sciatica
Energy
Flexibility
Weight loss
Note: Avoid doing half prayer twist if you have a back, hip, knee, and/or shoulder injury.
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The information in this post is from the book “Curing Yoga” by Aventuras De Viaje.
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How to do Half Prayer Twist
Start in low warrior with your right foot forward and your palms on the floor, one on each side of your front foot.
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As you inhale bring your torso up and place your hands together in a prayer position.
Place your right elbow to the outside of your left knee and use your arms to press your right shoulder up and back. Feel it twist your upper back.
Ensure your palms remain in the center of your chest. Point your fingers towards your throat.
You can either look straight ahead or up towards the sky.
When ready exhale as you bring your palms back to the floor, one on each side of your right foot.
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