PARIVRAT SUKHASANA
Method of Practice: Parivrtta Sukhasana (Seated Easy Twist)
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Sit comfortably in Sukhasana (Easy Pose). As you inhale, lengthen your spine. As you exhale, gently twist your torso to the right. -
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Place your left hand on your right knee and your right hand on the floor behind you for support. -
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Keep your spine erect, roll your shoulders back, and gently turn your head to look over your right shoulder. -
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Hold the posture for 5–10 deep breaths. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the twist on the opposite side. -
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Repeat 3–5 times.
Benefits of Parivrtta Sukhasana (Seated Easy Twist)
- Stimulates the Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus Energy Center), which is traditionally associated with enhanced self-confidence, vitality, and inner strength.
- Improves posture and helps relieve lower back pain.
- Enhances digestion and promotes healthy blood circulation.
- Increases lung capacity.
- Calms the mind and helps reduce stress and anxiety.
Particularly Beneficial / Supportive Practice For
- Particularly beneficial for chronic lower back pain, stress associated with back pain, stiffness in the back and shoulders, improving metabolism, constipation, gas, and indigestion, and may help lower cortisol (the stress hormone) levels.
- Also serves as a supportive practice in the management of obesity, diabetes mellitus, respiratory disorders, high blood pressure, and cardiometabolic health.
Contraindications / Precautions
- Practice this pose only under the guidance of a qualified physician or yoga expert if you have:
- Severe sciatica
- A slipped (herniated) disc
- Severe pain or injury involving the back, knees, or hips
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