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24_01_2012_106_014_011.jpgTorse twist: To start this pose, stand with your feet slightly apart and raise your arms sideways at shoulder level. Now take a deep breath and keeping your legs straight, exhale and swing your upper body to the left side.

When you do so, place your right hand on your left shoulder as shown in the picture. You can use the pressure of your right hand to try and push the left shoulder backwards. Face backwards and try taking as sharp a turn as possible.

Slowly inhale and return to the starting position.

After taking a few deep breaths, repeat the exercise with the right side. Swing your arms to the right side with your left arm placed on your right shoulder.
Keep your arms relaxed while you perform this pose.

The flexibility of your hands should be like that of a creeper wrapping itself around a tree. Perform at least 10 sets each day for best results.

Benefits: The torso twist pose releases stiffness in spine, waist, back, shoulder and arms. It also works well on the stomach and intestines. It helps relieve constipation and makes the waist slim along with toning the hip joints.

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