Waist Turning Pose
Katichakrasana · कटिचक्रासन
Waist Turning Pose
Katichakrasana · कटिचक्रासन
StandingTwist
Level
Beginner
Body
Standing, Twist
How to practice
Stand with your feet comfortably apart and turn your chest gently from side to side. Keep your knees soft and make the turns small. Let your arms move easily, with no swinging or pulling through the lower back.
Benefits
Gently practices torso rotation and body awareness without needing a deep stretch.
Who should avoid or modify
- Turn slowly within a comfortable range and keep breathing. Avoid jerking, pulling with the arms, or twisting against knee or back pain.
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