Contents

1. Introduction
2. Asana Category: Twisting
3. Jathara Parivartanasana (Revolved Abdomen Pose / Reclined Twist)
4. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
5. Marichyasana III (Marichi’s Pose – Twist)
6. Bharadvajasana (Sage Bharadvaja Twist)
7. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
8. Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)

Introduction

People Experience Poses Differently

Knowing common effects associated with poses can help you in sequencing and choosing poses.

However, since there are no universal truths in how different people experience poses, please use this information only as a general reference. Be sure to communicate that students may have different experiences from one another.

It can be helpful to communicate intentions or potential effects of poses, but AVOID TELLING students what they will experience and instead invite self-reflection. Encourage students to observe bodily sensations, plus effects to their breathing and state of mind.

See Also

• General Alignment Principles
• Alignment Cueing
• Asana Categories Hub
• Wise Word Choice
• Inclusive & Accepting Word Choice
• Planning & Sequencing Hub