spinal twist
Vertebral column turn
A spinal twist is a yoga pose or stretch in which the torso rotates while the hips remain relatively stable, wringing the spine like a towel.
These poses range from gentle seated twists to deep reclined variations: Hold the spinal twist for five breaths on each side.
The movement is believed to improve flexibility and aid digestion.
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- rotationTurning on an axis
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- stretchPull to extend
pose · torso · seated · supine · detox · digestive system · release · tension · letting go · breathe · core · lower back · hips · massage · organs · nervous system · alignment · open up
- body movementsflexion, bend, standing, extension, sitting
- stretchesback extension, cat stretch, cat-cow, cat cow, child's pose
spinal twistforward fold
Standing hip hinge
forward bend · cobra pose · upward dog · backbend · back bend
spinal twistisometric hold
Sustained muscular contraction without movement
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