YOGA + MOVEMENT
REVOLVE TO EVOLVE
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ith both uplifting and grounding qualities, twisting practices are unique. They can help with our digestion and assimilation of not only the food we eat, but also the information we consume. Twisting poses tonify the kidneys as well. The lateral postures preceding the twists make excellent preparation to gain more length in the spine, more spaciousness between the vertebrae
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and in the rib cage, and more access to deeper breathing. Remember to lengthen the side body before twisting, and never sacrifice breath for depth in any posture. If you feel spiritually disconnected, a twisting practice comes highly recommended. Twisting conveys the spiritual essence of life. We revolve in this practice through stabilizing and rotating; as one part of our body anchors, another moves freely. This serves as a
BY BETSY WEINER (SHE/HER)
physical reminder to stay grounded and leave room for growth and expansion; we need both to evolve. Meditation for this practice is navel centered; focus your awareness of breath at the belly for 3-10 minutes post practice. +
“Twisting conveys the spiritual essence of life.”
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