Bharadvajasana I Preparation
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Bharadvajasana is a seated twist that is asymmetrical in the legs, pelvis, and spine causing your rear buttock to tend to come off the floor (or blanket).
Bharadvajasana I
(bah-ROD-va-JAHS-anna),Bharadvaja = one of seven legendary seers, credited with composing the hymns collected in the Vedas
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Bharadvajasana
Gentle twist on dorsal and lumbar region makes spine more supple.
Sarvangasana ...
Spinal Twist --- Bharadvajasana
Sit on the floor. Press the muladhara cakra with the right heel. Cross your left foot over the right knee, resting it flat to the right side of your right knee.
Bharadvajasana II and II (pages 251-254)
Ardha Matsyendrasana I and II (pages 259-262 and pages 270-271)
Malasana (garland pose) this is not actually a twist, but I'm including here as a warm-up for the next pose.
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