Bharadvajasana (Sage Bharadvaja Twist) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Bharadvajasana I and II (Pose Dedicated to Sage Bharadvaja)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; associated mythology, and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Twisting Poses
Poses Overview
Bharadvajasana
bah-ROD-va-JAHS-anna
“Bharadvaja” = name of a sage
Bharadvaja’s Twist / Sage Twist
Heart of Pose
Twist
Notes
- Sometimes used to bring spine back to neutral after deep backbending
- See Quick Menu for Cautions related to knees, low back, SI joints, and neck
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