Twist Yoga Poses

This challenging posture is so much more than just a cool shape.

Sometimes called the Sage's Pose, Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III (Marichyasana III) is a wise addition to any practice.

This is the prop you didn't know you needed.

Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose, or Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, offers a deep, vivid stretch to the side body paired with loving and heart-opening movement.

As a counterpose to Utthita Trikonasana and preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.

Nervous about twisting? The movement can actually benefit your spine and back. Here's why.

This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.

Modify Bharadvajasana II to find safe alignment in your body.

Soar like a bird as you move step by step with Tias Little 
into Parsva Bakasana.

Warm up your legs and spine in these prep poses from Tias Little for Parsva Bakasana.

Tias Little offers 3 ways to modify Jathara Parivartanasana if needed 
to find safe alignment in your body.

Learn how to create elasticity and strength in Revolved Abdomen Pose in preparation for Parsva Bakasana.

When done properly, twists have the potential to help your low back feel great. Here are three poses to help you relieve low back pain.

Ray Long, MD, explains the anatomy of twists and how to support the action with proper muscular engagement to prevent low back pain.

Practicing this twisting sequence is beneficial for anyone who sits for a good portion of the day, suffers from chronic back pain, or loves activities like running, cycling, and hiking.

Twisting poses are a top cause of SI joint injury. Learn how 
to safely anchor yourself before moving into your next twist.

Alison McCue, who led the Tuesday class at Bryant Park Yoga this week, offers four poses to build confidence (and your sense of humor).

Find length and stay centered to lift step by step into the One-Footed Pose dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I.

Learn to move from your midline, or central axis, in these three poses to prep for the One-Footed Pose dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I.

For the best benefits, learn to work twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose deeply in two directions.

Head to the wall for deeper twists to lengthen and open up your front body.

Create a stable base to build a stronger, more satisfying standing twist.

Try this torso-toning twisting sequence for better digestion.

Try out this twisting sequence to rejuvenate your spine and boost energy.

Take a spin in Bharadvaja's Twist to massage your abdominal organs and stretch your spine, shoulders, and hips.

Keeping your hip points squared straight ahead may not always be best in twists.

Learn the fundamentals of how to safely come into Marichyasana III.

Twisting Poses will help restore your spine's natural range of motion, cleanse your organs, and stimulate circulation.

Eka Pada Koundinyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I has a lot going on—the twist, the legs going their separate ways, oh, and the arm balance. Master it.

Deep, seated twists have the power to transform your spine. Learn how to twist right into Ardha Matsyendrasana.

Use these simple, but important, twisting techniques that help elongate the spine and have a host of physical and emotional benefits.

Rinse your internal organs and restore energy with a cleansing reclining twist.

In this challenging version of a twist, your arms wrap around your legs so your hands can clasp behind the back, almost like a lasso or a snare.

Practice Ardha Matsyendrasana II as an opportunity to become the embodiment of peace and to make our practice a prayer for harmony in the world.

Also called Seated Twist Pose or Ardha Matsyendrasana in Sanskrit, this pose energizes the spine and stimulate proper digestion while improving postural and body awareness.

Bharadvaja's Twist, or Bharadvajasana in Sanskrit, is a gentle and loving twist that inspires postural and body awareness.

A twist like beginner-friendly Bharadvajasana I can bring release no matter what your level of ability.