Sep 21, 2024

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8 Best Yoga Twisting Poses For Weight Loss

​Twisting Yoga​

Twisting poses in yoga can be a powerful tool for weight loss and detoxification. They help stimulate digestion, improve metabolism, and strengthen the core muscles. Here are 10 effective twisting poses to incorporate into your yoga practice.

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​Ardha Matsyendrasana​

This seated twist stretches the spine, shoulders, and hips. Sit on the floor with your legs crossed, twist your torso to the right, and reach your left hand behind your back to grab your right hand.

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​Jathara Parivrtanasana​

This gentle twist can help improve digestion and reduce back pain. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms out to the sides, and rotate your knees to the right, allowing your left knee to come over your right.

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​Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana​

This balance pose requires strength and flexibility, and it provides a deep twist for the spine. Balance on your right leg, extend your left leg behind you, and reach your left arm towards the sky. Twist your torso towards the left, reaching your right hand towards the floor.

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​Parivrtta Baddha Konasana​

This seated twist stretches the hips, groin, and spine. Sit on the floor with your feet together, soles touching. Bring your heels towards your groin, and twist your torso to the right, reaching your left hand behind your back and your right hand towards your left knee.

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​Parivrtta Trikonasana​

It improves balance, and stimulates digestion. Stand with your feet about 3 feet apart, turn your right foot out 90 degrees, and extend your left arm towards the sky. Reach your right hand towards your left ankle, and twist your torso towards the left.

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​Parivrtta Utkatasana​

This challenging pose strengthens the legs, core, and back while twisting the spine. Start in a chair pose (squat position) and turn your torso to the right, reaching your left hand behind your back and your right hand towards the left side.

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​Supta Matsyendrasana​

This relaxing twist can help improve digestion and reduce stress. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and bring your feet towards your hips. Cross your right leg over your left, and twist your torso to the right, reaching your left hand towards your right knee.

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​Swimming​

Bharadvaja's Twist is a seated twisting pose in yoga that offers numerous benefits. It stretches the spine, hips, and shoulders, improves flexibility, stimulates digestion, and reduces back pain.

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