Reclining Twist
Sanskrit:
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Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Jathara Parivartanasana
jah-THAR-ah par-ee-var-tan-AHS-uh-nuh
Jathara = Abdomen, Parivartana = Revolved, Asana = Pose
Jathara Parivartanasana
Beginner
Solar Plexus
Seated Twist
Overview
This twist realigns the spine and invites inward attention and softness, aiding digestion and nervous system balance.
Lengthen spine before rotation, keep hips grounded.
Cleansing, release, and inward calm
Improves spinal mobility, digestion, and soothes the body.
Releases spinal tension, massages digestive organs, and balances energy channels.
Encourage length on inhale and twist on exhale; ground both sit bones.
Lie on back. Hug knees in. Drop both to one side. Extend arms and turn head in opposite direction.
Use a block or blanket under hips; reduce depth of twist or use strap.