Straight-legged twist (Marichyasana)

Straight-legged twist (Marichyasana)
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This “puts great pressure” on the sit bones and pelvis, as well as “great but safe pressure” on the spine.

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Bent-leg twist (Matsyendrasana)

Bent-leg twist (Matsyendrasana)
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The bent-leg twist “puts great pressure” on the upper femur and pelvis, plus “great but safe pressure” on the vertebra.

Dr Fishman suggests you should hug the leg to ensure a straight spine.

Corpse pose (Savasana)

Corpse pose (Savasana)
Corpse pose (Savasana)

Truthfully, Dr Fishman says, Savasana is “of little value for the bones per se, but truly important at the end of the session for mental and general physiological health.” That’s good enough for us.

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Source: RD.com

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