Seated Twist

Click below to be guided through a 1 minute Seated Twist stretch

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If you feel any pain during a stretch, stop immediately and consult a healthcare professional or physical therapist.

A person performing the Seated Twist

Seated Twist
Repeat for each leg/arm

Enhance spine mobility with the Seated Twist. Sit with legs extended, twist your torso to one side, using your opposite arm to deepen the stretch.

Starting position

  1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
  2. Keep your spine tall, and cross one leg over the other, placing the foot flat on the floor.

Motion

  1. Inhale to lengthen your spine.
  2. Exhale as you twist your torso to one side, placing the opposite elbow on the outside of the bent knee.
  3. Use your free arm to support the twist, deepening the stretch.
  4. Hold the position for the duration of the countdown, feeling the stretch along your spine.
  5. Switch sides when prompted, maintaining a steady breath.
Tips
  1. Initiate the twist from your core to engage abdominal muscles.
  2. Keep your shoulders relaxed and down, avoiding tension in the neck.
  3. Twist gently, respecting your body's limits for a safe stretch.

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