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A challenging standing twist that combines the strength of a high lunge with a deep spinal rotation. It improves balance, aids digestion, and strengthens the entire body.
From a High Lunge, twist your torso toward your front leg.
Bring your hands to your heart or reach one hand to the floor and the other to the sky.
Keep your back leg straight and your hips level.
Press the ball of your back foot firmly into the mat.
Keep your front foot grounded and your knee over your ankle.
Lengthen your spine before you twist.
Keep your back leg active and your hips square.
Open your chest and stack your shoulders if reaching for the floor.
Strengthens the legs, core, and back muscles.
Improves spinal flexibility and balance.
Stimulates the abdominal organs and aids detoxification.
Cultivates focus, persistence, and mental clarity.
Encourages a sense of balance under challenge.
Place a block under your bottom hand if you are reaching for the floor, ensuring you can maintain a long spine during the twist.
Place one hand on the student's outer front hip to stabilize it and the other on their upper back to gently guide the twist.
Ensure the student is lengthening the spine before twisting.
Twist your body in a lunge.
Breathe deep and turn your chest toward the side, staying strong and steady in your legs.