How to do it
Lengthen your spine upward before rotating deeper into the twist each exhale.
- 1
Start in a standing position.
- 2
Step your right foot forward into a lunge.
- 3
Place your left hand on the floor next to your right foot, and twist your torso to the right.
- 4
Extend your right arm towards the ceiling, following with your gaze.
- 5
Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Keep your front knee over your ankle and avoid letting it extend past your toes to protect your knee joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the back knee toward the floor
- ✕Letting the top arm fall forward of vertical
- ✕Hinging at the waist instead of rotating