Things You'll Need:
- Yoga Mat
- Yoga Partner
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Step 1
Start by sitting on the floor with your legs fully extended out in front of you and your spine straight.
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Step 2
Draw your heels into your buttocks until the soles of both feet are firmly planted on the ground. After you are in position, reposition your left leg under your right by sliding your left foot behind your right foot until it is just to the right of your right hip and the outside of your left leg is resting on the floor.
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Step 3
Draw your right foot off the floor and plant it to the outside of left knee. Your right lower leg should be somewhat perpendicular to the floor and your right knee should be pointing to the sky.
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Step 4
As you exhale, twist your torso to the right until you are able to press the elbow of your left arm against the outside of your right leg.
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Step 5
Reach your right arm back and plant the palm of your right hand on the floor just behind your buttocks.
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Step 6
Elongate your torso by extending your spine from your neck down to your tailbone and lifting your sternum up toward the sky. Remain for 5 to 8 breaths.
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Step 7
Reach your left hand toward your partner and let him take hold of your left wrist. Make sure as your reach your left hand toward him that your left elbow is still firmly placed against the outside of your left knee.
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Step 8
Your partner will now place the soles of both his feet against your right hip and/or thigh. As your partner repositions his feet, make sure to lengthen your back from your neck down to your tail bone.
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Step 9
As your partner presses his feet gently into you and pulls your left arm closer to him, reach your right arm further back behind you, intensifying the twist. Make sure to keep your spine long as you're assisted in the twist.
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Step 10
Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat to the second side.
