________________
BSYO
MERU PRISHTHASANA
Repeat on the left side.
Practise 3 to 5 times on each side.
Variation
Meru Prishthasana (spine and back pose)
Stand erect with the feet shoulder width apart and the toes turned slightly out to the side. Place the fingers of both hands on the shoulders with the elbows pointing sideways. This is the starting position.
Twist the upper torso to the right as far as possible and then return to the centre.
145
BSYO
Breathing: Inhale while raising the fingers to the shoulders and when returning to the centre.
Exhale while twisting to the sides and lowering the arms. Variation: After twisting to the side, bend from the hips to
form a right angle, keeping the legs straight. The head, neck and spine should be in one straight line. The elbows should be level with the shoulders.
Stay in the position for up to 5 seconds.
Return to the upright position and twist to the front. Repeat on the left side.
