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The Lying Basic Twist
Doing this pose will rapidly increase strength
and muscle tone in your midsection.
The lying twist is another pose which is very
simple yet extremely effective. This pose is soothing to the spine
and neck, and warms and frees the lower back and hips and it also
improves digestion and assists in toxin elimination.
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Instruction Table
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Come to a position lying on your back and
stretch your arms out to the side and place your palms and
shoulders firmly on the floor.
Move your shoulder blades under. Spread your
toes apart. Feel the back and shoulders moulding to the straight
lines of the floor.
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Bend your knees as far as they come towards
the chest.
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Inhale, keeping your knees
and ankles together, Exhale, rolling your knees to the right.
Focus on keeping your arms pressing out wards and your shoulders
pushing firmly into the ground. You may feel or hear your
spine lengthening as it extends into the correct alignment.
Knees & ankles together breathe, focus on creating length
between the left lower rib and the hip,
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Now turn your head to look over your left
hand. Relax in to this pose, stomach soft, breathing soft
and relaxed.
Reverse the pose back up and repeat to the
other side
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