Side Bend Flow

Tiryaka Tāḍāsana — dynamic

Side Bend Flow
CategoryWarm-Up TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold60 sec MusclesBack, Core, Shoulders BreathingInhale up to center, exhale to the side

How to do it

  1. EnterStand tall, reach your arms overhead, and interlace your fingers, palms facing up.
  2. HoldExhale, bend directly to the side. Inhale, come back to center and reach up. On the next exhale, bend to the other side. Keep your pelvis still and your feet grounded. Bend evenly, without twisting, as if your body were between two panes of glass.
  3. ExitInhale back to center, and exhale to lower your arms.

Benefits

Warms up the side body and shoulders, prepares you for standing poses.

Cautions

  • Acute lower back pain

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

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