Twisting asanas - The structural and functional physiology involved
The twisting action nourishes and massages the pancreas, kidneys, stomach, small intestines, liver and gall bladder
abdominal organs
Help relive tension that may be held in the lumber spine
Aids spinal nerves and surrounding tissues through the lengthening and twisting action, thus aiding organs
Restricts blood flow to one side of the body and the release into it, as almost a flushing action
Aiding digestive functions, productive.
Opening chest
Toning one side back muscles with opposite abdominal
More physically flexibility, greater emotional coping, mental flexibility, greater coordination and efficiency. Also can refreshen your back muscles after long bouts of sitting (ie plane flight/ office work) and provide a bit of stimulation when you are feeling sleepy or dull
Physically: .
Muscles; Strengthening and stretching Spinal muscles; Strengthening the spinal muscles allows the easy, light movements of the body with little physical stress and less tiredness and lung restriction. Spinal twists twists the spine and therefore works muscles that are not used in forward or backward bends. Posture is improved, internal organs massaged, and spinal nerves toned. Stimulates the spinal nervers. It also has a strong influence on the abdominal muscles, alternatively stretching and compressing them as the body twists from on direction to the other.
Physiology: improved blood flow along the spine oxygen to the brain. Improves breathing by stretching the intercostals and opening the chest and stimulates the abdominal organs. This leads to a greater sense of wellbeing.
Organs: spinal twists alternately compress and stretch the liver, stomach and duodenum; and stretch spleen (left side) liver (right side); Kidneys,
Glands: twists also quiet the adrenals
