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Yoga for Back Pain Series 1: Yoga for Back Health

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated March 10, 2008

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Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana

Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana

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1. Lift your hips slightly off the floor and shift them about an inch to your right.

2. Bring your right knee into your chest and extend the left leg on the floor.

3. Drop your right knee over to the left side of your body, coming in to Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana.

Why Supine Spinal Twist? from Back Pain Guide Anne Asher.

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