Half Spinal Twist

This posture regulates the secretion of pancreas, hence very useful in diabetes.

1. Sit down on the ground. Stretch both the legs in front of you.
2. First fold your right leg followed by the left leg.
3. Now with your left hand hold the right knee.
4. Then move your upper part of the body to right side and right hand will go back.
5. Head and neck will move toward right side. Count.
6. Now right hand will hold the left knee.
7. Then move your upper part of the body to left side and left hand will go back, count.
8. Head and neck will move toward left side.
9. Then take rest in Corpse pose.
10. Now change your legs, i.e. fold your left leg followed by the right leg and do the same.
11. Then take rest in Corpse pose. This is known as one set.

Benefits: Helps to cleanse as well as rejuvenate the body. Regulates the secretion of pancreas, hence useful in diabetes. Relieves lower back pain and increases elasticity of spine. Stretches shoulders, hips, neck and hands.