Nine Seated Twists – Weekly Intermediate Class 280

Intermediate 40 min

Nine Seated Twists – Weekly Intermediate Class 280

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twists

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blankets, 2 blocks.

Key Poses

Bharadvajasana, ardha matsyendrasana, marichyasana 3

Focus

Nine key seated yoga twists. This class consolidates the essential techniques of seated twists. Learn the basic principles of how to safely approach this asana group. You will initially explore the fundamentals from a simple cross leg position and then gradually build towards more advanced poses. Learn how to simultaneously lift and turn you spine in the kneeling twist bharadvajasana. From there you can gain an understanding of how to apply techniques that will create the freedom of movement necessary for more challenging poses such as marichyasana three and ardha matsyendrasana. In addition to deepening your grasp of seated twists, this class will also be great for boosting energy levels and releasing your back.

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