Living Yoga

There are many good reasons that is just feels so good to twist to each side as we sit in our chairs at work.  Spinal twists have many benefits including:

• Stretches and strengthens the spine
• Improves blood circulation
• Improves nutrition to the inter-vertebral disks
• Relieves back and neck tension
• Massages and stimulates the internal organs

Seated twists can be done sitting up in a chair or on the floor seated (see photo below) or lying on your back.  If you feel your back getting stiff at the office, take a few minutes to try some seated twists in the chair.  These exercises are simple but will leave you feeling refreshed, however, avoid spinal twists if you’re pregnant or have a spinal injury.

Happy twisting!

Thanks to yoga.about.com for the photo.