Spine Twist

“Spine Twist” teaches spinal rotation, challenges lengthening the body out of the hips, and improves breath.

Try this exercise 3-5x a week for 3-10 repetitions and you’ll both see & feel the difference in no time!

Try this exercise 3-5x a week for 3-10 repetitions and you’ll both see & feel the difference in no time!

Set-Up: small area on the floor on carpet or a mat.

BEGINNER:

***sit with legs crossed

***keeping hips still with hands held in the center of the chest in “prayer” position, inhale as you rotate to the right

***exhale to return to center and repeat on the left side

INTERMEDIATE:

***sit on the floor OR sit on a cushion/folded bath towel with legs extended and together in front of you with feet flexed reaching through the legs

***repeat exercise as above

ADVANCED:

***repeat the setup & steps for intermediate and extend the arms out to either side like airplane wings

PRO TIP: This exercise is more about rotation than hamstring flexibility. Soften or bend the knees as needed to complete the exercise.

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