The “Reclined Spinal Twist” pose lengthens and strengthens your body while providing a nice massage to your internal organs, allowing them to detoxify your system. This gentle posture also stretches the spine and neck while the rest of the body is allowed to rest. This is an excellent pose preceding or following your yoga flow, for a warm up or a cool down. Furthermore, not only can the “Reclined Spinal Twist” provide a great stretch, but it can also provide you with many other benefits. Here are a few wonderful benefits of the “Reclined Spinal Twist” (Supta Matsyendrasana):
- Stretches the spine and quadriceps
- Stretches the neck, shoulders, glutes, and hips
- Nourishes fresh blood flow to the internal organs and digestive system
- Massages the back and hips
- Realigns the spine
- Brings deep relaxation to the body and mind
- Relieves stress, fatigue and sciatica
- Alleviates menstrual discomfort and helps with infertility
- Destroys disease
- Hydrates the spinal disks
Give it a try and enjoy the benefits!