Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can perform this procedure. This is a good starting position for your back, associated with rhythmic breathing and stretchingStart in long sitting position. Slowly flex your left leg, with your left foot facing you. Then flex your right leg over the left, with right foot also facing you.
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Step 2
After doing so, make sure that the left foot is tucked or slipped beneath the opposite knee; and the arch of the right foot is situated just below the opposite shin.
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Step 3
When you look at your position and saw a triangle shape in the middle of your flexed legs, this is an indication that you did the appropriate Sukhasana pose – with the 3 sides of the triangle formed by thighs on both sides and the base with the folded lower legs.
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Step 4
Allow a certain amount of space between your pelvis and your feet to promote comfort.
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Step 5
Make sure that your pelvis is in a neutral position. You can adjust the neutral position of your pelvis by pressing your hands against the floor and with the help of your arm muscles, slowly lift your buttocks off the exercise mat like 4-5 inches. Leave your pelvis elevated and allow your thighs to get heavy, then slowly lower your buttocks back down.
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Step 6
Straighten your back and shoulders some more, but do not over arch it; stomach in and chest out. You can either lay your hands on top of your knees with palms up or just lay your hands on your lap, palms down.
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Step 7
Now close your eyes, relax and inhale deeply then exhale. Do this rhythmic breathing for a few minutes to increase your oxygen supply and re-establish the natural rhythm of your body. You can also associate this with neck rotation and elongation of your spine by stretching your arms up over your head and sideways.
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Step 8
It is advisable to alternate leg flexing for this position. Like, if your right foot arch is resting on your left shin today, do the reverse pose on the following day. You can also alternate the leg positions on the course of your sukhasana pose - if you are planning to do this for 30 minutes ; do the right foot back, with left foot forward on the first 15 minutes, and do the vice versa on the other 15 minutes.
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This gentle twist increases and restores tone of spine and abdominal muscles.Start on a kneeling position, and slowly shift your buttocks on any side you prefer and settle it down on the exercise mat. Say, we are doing the right side first.
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Step 2
Both your legs are still folded, with your left feet resting on your right arch.
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Step 3
Place your left hand on the top and of your opposite knee; and wind your right arm around your lower back and settle your right hand just on top of your left buttocks.
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Step 4
Straighten your back but do not over arch. Stomach in, chest out, and inhale.
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Step 5
Exhale as you slowly twist your torso more over to the right. Hold the twist for 30 seconds to one minute then go back to starting position.
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Step 6
As for the direction of your head, you can either move it on the same direction of your twist, or move it on the opposite direction of your twist
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Step 7
Repeat the same procedure when doing the left twist.
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This position is highly recommended for back healing. It strengthens the lower back and increases the circulation from that area, to the hip muscles.Start by lying on your stomach (prone position) with your forehead resting on the exercise mat.
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Step 2
Both arms are placed on the side of your body, with palms facing upward.
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Step 3
Legs must be straight, with thighs inwardly rotated, so that your knee caps and dorsal (frontal) part of both feet, are facing the ground.
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Step 4
Inhale as you slowly lift your head, upper body, arms, and legs.
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Step 5
Elevate your upper body and lower extremities in a tolerable level. Keep your arms up until you can feel your scapula pressing firmly on you upper back. Do a firm contraction of your buttocks until you can feel your coccyx press the pubis.
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Step 6
Hold the position for 30 seconds to 1 minute then exhale as you release and relax. Take a few seconds to breath and repeat the pose 1-2 times more.
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This position provides excellent rejuvenating stretch for back muscles, which helps in reducing the pain.Start on all fours. Inhale as you slowly push your feet back to extend both legs. Make sure that your toes are facing in front and not sideways.
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Step 2
Do not extend your knees abruptly. Try to flex it slightly first, before extending it fully.
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Step 3
Exhale as you extend your legs with out locking your knees.
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Step 4
Extend your arms and open them a little bit wider.
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Step 5
Gently push your body a little bit back and upwards so that your buttocks are facing the ceiling. Hold this position for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Step 6
Slowly bend your knees back down to the floor and relax.
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This is a very therapeutic pose for sciatica. It also strengthens the spine and stimulates abdominal organs.Start in a long sitting position. Carefully lean forward, as you open your legs wide, with your hands on the floor for support.
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Step 2
Open your legs to an angle of about 90 degrees or as tolerated (for beginners).
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Step 3
Push your hands against the floor, to allow your buttocks to slide forward, and open your legs 10 to 20 degrees wider.
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Step 4
Externally rotate lower extremities (outward rotation), so that your kneecaps and toes are facing up at the ceiling.
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Step 5
When everything is properly positioned, take a deep breath (Inhale)
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Step 6
Exhale as you lean even more by walking your hands forward and stretch as far as you can.
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Step 7
Hold the stretch for 1 minute, go back to starting position and repeat the procedure. You can hold the stretch by either flexing your arms (forearms on the floor) or by extending both arms.
