{"id":164587,"date":"2022-11-27T08:19:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T08:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=164587"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:23:37","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-vakrasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-vakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Vakrasana (Spinal Twist Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Vakrasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Vakrasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Exercise<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After sitting for lengthy periods or moving between tasks, one may feel exhausted. For this, yoga can be the medicine for better health. Yoga improves the body\u2019s prana, or energy, by regulating the energy flow. Yoga asanas are the one which connects the body\u2019s movement and the changes of the mind to the rhythm of our breath. \u201dSthiram sukham asanam,\u201d which means asanas are postures which give steadiness, bliss and happiness. Of all this, vakrasana is one of the sitting postures that relax the back muscles and stretch the stomach. Let us read and find out about vakrasana.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vakrasana (twisting pose) is a yoga asana that can help improve digestion and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The discovery of yoga is claimed to be thousand years ago. Swami Kuvalayananda was the first one to discuss vakrasana. Of the 12 types of hatha yoga, vakrasana is in the 9th position. As ardha matsyendrasana yoga is hard to practise, the more manageable form vakrasana was developed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Vakrasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn Vakrasana, \u2018vakra\u2019 means \u2018twisted\u2019, and asana means \u2018pose\u2019. Vakrasana is also called the spinal twist position. It is a yoga pose that causes the spinal muscles to twist, which may help in rejuvenation 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vakrasana yoga gives better health benefits if it is done correctly under the guidance of a yoga trainer. So, the process of vakrasana is as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sit on the floor or the mat. Your legs should be extended forward.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hands must be on the sides of the body.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You can start with the left side and continue with the right side afterwards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fold the left leg from the knee. Then, place your left\u202ffoot near the right knee on the ground.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place your left hand on the back of your left hip, away from the spine.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place your right hand on the opposite side of your left knee.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now turn your back, look behind, and look up.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maintain the pose while breathing normally. Then, return to the original position by straightening the neck and head and releasing the hands and legs.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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To my knowledge, Vakrasana might really work wonders for your back muscles. It may help make them more flexible and might provide relief from conditions like lumbago (lower back pain) and muscular spasms. It\u2019s a simple yet effective way to take care of your back and promote its overall well-being 9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Benefits of Vakrasana<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>