How to Do a Lunge Twist in Yoga

The majority of yoga poses have multiple benefits, working to elongate and strengthen various muscle groups while centering the mind and even conditioning the organs. The lunge twist is the perfect example of a pose with multiple functions, as it strengthens the legs, improves balance, adds flexibility to the spine and even aids in digestion and elimination.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat
• 2 yoga blocks

1. Come into the lunge twist from the halfway lunge. In the halfway lunge, your left leg is extended behind you with your knee slightly bent and resting on the ground. Your toes are pointing behind you and the top of your foot is flat on the mat. Bring your right knee forward between your hands and extend your spine up, resting each hand on a yoga block if necessary to straighten your spine.

2. Curl the toes of your back leg under and lift your knee, straightening your leg, keeping your front knee straight above your ankle. Press your left hand down into the block as you inhale and twist, lifting your right hand straight up to the ceiling.

3. Breathe deeply as you hold the pose, turning your gaze to your uplifted hand. Keep your hips square to the ground and your right leg strong, making sure that your knee does not fall out to the side. Hold the lift for at least five breaths and release the arm back down on the exhale.

4. Remove your hands from the blocks and extend your right leg behind you, coming into high push-up. Bring your left leg forward and repeat the lunge twist on the opposite side.

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