I love a good spinal twist. So I was bit shocked when I went on my last photoshoot with Tony Gazley and realised we hadn’t taken any photos of spinal twists. Here’s a basic version. Start on your back. Bend
Basic spinal twist
Standing twist and stretch for the back
Do you ever feel that need to stretch your back – like when you first wake up in the morning, or after a long tramp when you finally take your pack off? A few simple standing movements can help bring
Supported restorative child’s pose with spinal twist
I teach a weekly restorative yoga class at HealthFit Collective and occasional month ultra-indulgent restorative yoga class at Urban Yoga. If you haven’t tried restorative yoga, you have no idea what you’re missing! Here’s on of my favourites. It would
Options for seated spinal twists
This version of a seated twist can be difficult if you have tight hips, so grab a folded blanket or towel to sit on. Make sure your hips are both evenly down on the floor or whatever you’re sitting on.
Seated twists
As summer approaches we tend to get more active and sometimes overdo it, whether it’s weeding in the garden, a weekend walk or a tramp. Practicing yoga poses that are seated or lying can be a great way to rest and
Stretching the spine with extended child’s pose 101
Have you ever woken up with a stiff back? Or maybe finished a tramp and felt like you wanted to stretch your spine? This version of child’s pose is a simply way to stretch your back and has the added
Folding forward
The forward fold (or uttanasana) is another common posture. We often don’t pay much attention to it, but we use this pose all the time to transition. On it’s own, it can be a good stretch for your hamstrings and
Spinal twist combined with cat and cow pose
Yoga has been evolving since it was first conceptualised, and western practitioners are often introducing new poses or ways to move, including this pose often called ‘thread the needle.’ It’s a gentle and accessible way to start your yoga practice
Chair pose with a twist
Utkatasana, or chair pose, is rarely anyone’s favourite yoga pose, but it is an excellent way to build strength in your legs. If you’ve spent much time in this pose, you’ll understand why it’s also known as powerful pose. This
Wide leg forward bend with a twist
I’ve featured this pose before but thought I would show this one with the optional twist. Prasarita paddotanasana (wide legged forward bend). Good for hips, hamstring and groin stretch and when you add in the twist – great for spine