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Spinal Twists

Spinal twists alternately compress and stretch the liver, stomach and duodenum

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Ardha Matsyendrasana         (ARE-dah MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna)

(Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)ardha = half, Matsyendra = king of the fish (matsya = fish

indra = ruler), a legendary teacher of yoga

Bharadvajasana I         (bah-ROD-va-JAHS-anna)         Bharadvaja's Twist)

Bharadvaja = one of seven legendary seers, credited with composing the hymns collected in the Vedas,

Marichyasana I         (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna)         (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)

Marichi = literally a ray of light.,

Marichyasana III         (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna)         (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)Marichi = literally a ray of light.,

Pasasana         (posh-AHS-anna)         (Noose Pose)

pasa = a snare, trap, noose, tie, bond, cord, fetter,

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