What are the twisting poses in yoga?

Yoga is a very good fitness exercise. Although it did not originate in our country, it is now widely promoted in the country. Especially after get off work, many women choose to practice yoga. One reason is to make their bodies more graceful, and the other is to ensure their health and develop their own special temperament. So, what are some of the twisting yoga poses?

The part of the body that is most easily movable, so when the body trunk is stiff or movement is restricted during twisting, neck rotation often becomes the main movement, thus limiting the complete relaxation and force of other parts of the body trunk, resulting in unbalanced movement of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. The same situation exists with the thoracic curve.

When twisting, the cervical and thoracic vertebrae are often unable to wait for the body to rotate, so the body will go through excessive leverage of the upper limbs, excessive contraction of the neck muscles, unstable shoulder girdle structure, and excessive rotation of the pelvis. These compensations can cause increased tension and dysfunction in the neck, back, and shoulders.

So when doing a twist, you should start with the abdomen first, then transition to the torso, and finally the neck. Twisting from the abdomen first can connect the thorax with the upper end of the pelvis. The ribs will not forcefully move vertically inward toward the abdomen, nor will the ribs turn outward due to stretching of the body. The oblique abdominal muscles are in the primary position of rotation in the connection between the ribs and the pelvis. The transverse abdominal muscle has the function of supporting the spine, especially when the body is weak or over-stretched and the ribs are turned outward, the transverse abdominal muscle will quickly participate in the support. This helps prevent collapse of the spine.

Yoga twists start with the abdomen. Whether you are sitting, standing, or upside down, focus your attention on your navel. Initially, your nose and navel should be kept in a straight line. Doing this can gradually improve your body's flexibility and strength, improve your body's balance, and avoid physical injuries.