Seated Twist

You Should Feel

Twist through your spine. Gentle stretch along your side body and outer hip. Ease of breath.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Sit cross-legged (simple seated position)
• 2Sit tall, lengthening your spine
• 3Place one hand on opposite knee, other hand behind you
• 4Twist from your core, not just your shoulders
• 5Gaze over your back shoulder
• 6Keep both sitting bones grounded

Modifications

• •If hips are tight: Sit on a block or blanket to elevate your hips
• •If twist feels inaccessible: Keep both hands on your knees and rotate just your chest
• •If low back is sensitive: Don't twist as deeply, focus on length over rotation
• •To deepen: Wrap arms—bottom arm behind back, top arm wraps around to meet it