How to do it
Exhale through your mouth as you twist toward each floor tap.
- 1
Sit in a lotus or cross-legged position with your spine straight.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- 3
Twist your torso to tap the floor in front of you with your right hand, while reaching back with your left hand.
- 4
Return to the center and then twist to tap the floor behind you with your right hand, while reaching forward with your left hand.
- 5
Continue alternating the tapping motion for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Ensure you twist from the torso to effectively work the oblique muscles and avoid straining the neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the arms below shoulder height
- ✕Losing the cross-legged base during the twist
- ✕Tapping the floor with excessive force