Chair-Supported Twists for Spinal Mobility – Weekly Advanced Class 434

This 45-minute class offers a focused progression of standing and seated chair twists. It begins with simple rotational actions in a chair-based Bharadvajasana, allowing you to establish the essential mechanics of spinal turning before gradually advancing into more demanding positions. As the sequence unfolds, these principles are carried into the three key standing twists – Parivrtta Trikonasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, and Parivrtta Parsvakonasana. Twisting movements play a valuable role in maintaining spinal health by encouraging mobility through the thoracic spine, an area that often becomes restricted with prolonged sitting and poor posture. By restoring movement here, the work helps to reduce compensatory strain in the lower back and neck, promoting a more even distribution of effort along the spine. This class provides a steady and methodical approach to ways in which a yoga chair can help to improve the health of your spine, and deepen your understanding of key poses from the twisting asana group.