Twists and Forward Folds

This week, we’ll be focusing on twists and forward folds, and I’d like to dive into the benefits of Bharadvajasana 1 and 2, as highlighted in Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar.

"This simple asana works on the dorsal and lumbar regions of the spine, removing stiffness and pain. People with very stiff backs find the other lateral twisting positions extremely difficult. This pose helps to make the back supple. People with arthritis will find it very beneficial.

The knees and shoulders become flexible by the practice of this pose. It is not very effective for people with elastic spinal movements, but the arthritic will find the pose to be a blessing.”