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lwKnee-Hug Spinal Twist Jathara Parivartanasana

Benefits Releases the lower back and lengthens the spine. Increases flexibility of the spine, back, and ribs.

Affirmation Everywhere I turn I see beauty.

Lie on your back and hug your knees into your chest. Keep your knees bent into your chest and place your arms out to your sides. Your palms can be up or down, whichever feels most comfortable to you. Inhale. As you exhale, move your hips and knees to the left as you turn your head to the right. Hold the position and breathe. When you are ready, do a gentle spinal twist to the other side.

adapted from Yoga Journal by Annalisa Cunningham, author of Healing Addiction with Yoga

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