How to do it
Stack your bottom shoulder directly over your front thigh.
- 1
Start in a high lunge with your front knee bent.
- 2
Bring your palms together at heart center.
- 3
Lean forward and twist, placing your opposite elbow outside of your front knee.
- 4
Press into your palms to deepen the twist, extending your top arm if comfortable.
- 5
Hold for several breaths, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong foundation through your legs and keep your core engaged to support the twist.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Hiking the back hip above hip level
- ✕Collapsing the chest toward the thigh