Parivrtta Malasana

Garland Pose Twist

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Garland Pose Twist demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do Garland Pose Twist

  1. Place your right hand on the mat inside your right foot.
  2. Turn your chest toward the left while keeping your feet planted.
  3. Reach your left arm upward without forcing your shoulder back.
  4. Keep your knees pointing in the same direction as your toes.
  5. Keep weight through both feet rather than tipping onto your right hand.
  6. Lightly engage your abdomen to support the length of your torso.
  7. Keep your gaze forward so your neck can stay easy.
  8. Lower your left arm and turn your chest back to center.

Variations

Look toward your raised left hand only if your neck stays comfortable.