How to do it
Sit tall on both sit bones and stack your crown over your hips.
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Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Bend one knee and place the foot flat on the ground on the outside of the opposite knee.
- 3
Place the opposite elbow on the outside of the bent knee to help guide the twist.
- 4
Gently rotate your torso towards the bent knee, using your elbow as leverage.
- 5
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
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Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your movements slow and controlled to prevent any strain or over-rotation of the spine. Focus on breathing deeply to enhance the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the torso around with the arm
- ✕Lifting the bent knee's foot off the floor
- ✕Collapsing the chest and rounding the spine