Ida Ripley, International Yoga Champion
The full twist in yoga looks as though it would be better suited for a contortionist rather than the average woman on the street. But it’s doable and it’s beneficial to your health.
Instructions
1. Sit on your mat. Place the sole of your right foot against your left thigh. In the photo of yoga champion Ida Ripley, she’s assuming a half lotus position. Her right leg is pulled up to meet with her left hipbone. If you are unable to assume the half lotus, simply pull your right foot into your crotch. The sole of your foot should touch the inside of your left thigh.
2. Take hold of your left ankle and swing your left foot and leg over your right knee.
3. Place the sole of your left foot on the floor. Your left knee is pointing towards the ceiling.
4. Place your left hand on the floor behind you, which requires that you twist to the left.
5. Put your right arm over your left leg. You right arm will be on the left side of your left leg. Grab your right knee if you can.
6. Reach as far back with your left arm as you comfortably can.
7. Look behind you.
8. Hold the posture for eight counts or as long as you’re comfortable holding it. Always remember to breathe, deeply, in and out through your nostrils. Try to relax into your posture.
9. Come out of the posture and repeat it on the other side.
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