Twists yoga poses
Rotational shapes that free the spine and ribcage.
Bend to Left Leg with Rotation
Parivṛtta Jānuśīrṣāsana
A deep seated side bend and spinal twist that stretches the hamstrings, lengthens the intercostals, and opens the chest toward the sky.
Bend to Right Leg with Rotation
Parivṛtta Jānuśīrṣāsana
A seated side bend and spinal twist that deeply stretches the hamstrings, opens the side waist, and expands the chest.
Left Twist with Left Leg Bent
Ardha Matsyendrāsana
A classic seated spinal rotation that restores thoracic mobility, stretches the outer hips, and tones the deep abdominal wall.
Left Waist Rotation Pose
Kaṭicakrāsana
A standing dynamic twist that frees the thoracic spine, tones the waist, and enhances spinal mobility through a rotation to the left.
Monkey King Pose with Rotation to Left Leg, Hands Up
Hanumanāsana
A demanding split variation that challenges deep hip mobility, core balance, and spinal rotation as the torso turns toward the extended front leg.
Monkey King Pose with Rotation to Right Leg, Hands Up
Hanumanāsana
A full front split with a spinal twist toward the front leg and arms overhead, challenging balance, core control, and profound hip mobility.
Reclining Crocodile Twist, Left Side
Jaṭhara Parivartanāsana variant
A deep supine twist to the left that rinses the spine, stretches the outer right hip and chest, and tones the core.
Reclining Crocodile Twist, Right Side
Jaṭhara Parivartanāsana variant
A deep supine twist where legs sweep across to the left, opening the chest and releasing tension through the spine and outer hips.
Revolved Side Angle Pose with Rotation to Left Leg
Parivṛtta Pārśvakoṇāsana
A deep standing twist that strengthens the legs while rotating the spine across the front left thigh to enhance balance and mobility.
Revolved Side Angle Pose with Rotation to Right Leg
Parivṛtta Pārśvakoṇāsana
A challenging standing twist that combines a deep lunge with spinal rotation to build lower-body stability, core control, and spinal mobility.
Revolved Triangle Pose with Left Arm Behind Right Foot
Parivṛtta Trikoṇāsana
A grounded standing twist that lengthens the hamstrings, challenges balance, and opens the chest by placing the opposite hand outside the front foot.
Revolved Triangle Pose with Right Arm Behind Left Foot
Parivṛtta Trikoṇāsana
A grounded standing twist that lengthens the hamstrings, tones the core, and promotes spinal mobility across both planes of movement.
Right Twist with Right Leg Bent
Ardha Matsyendrāsana
A seated spinal twist with the right leg crossed over, designed to restore spinal mobility, open the outer hips, and rinse out deep back tension.
Right Waist Rotation Pose
Kaṭicakrāsana
A standing spinal twist that wrings out tension along the torso, unlocks thoracic mobility, and gently stimulates the abdominal organs.
Rotated Warrior Pose on Left Foot
Parivṛtta Vīrabhadrāsana
A standing lunge twist rooted through the left foot that builds leg strength, challenges balance, and increases thoracic spinal mobility.
Rotated Warrior Pose on Right Foot
Parivṛtta Vīrabhadrāsana
Rotated Warrior on the right foot challenges balance and core control while wringing out the spine and strengthening the lower body.
Rotation Pose with Legs to the Left
Jāṭhara Parivartanāsana
A gentle reclined twist where both legs drape to the left, releasing tension across the spine, lower back, and hips.
Rotation Pose with Legs to the Right
Jāṭhara Parivartanāsana
A gentle supine twist that releases tension across the lower back, massages abdominal organs, and restores spinal mobility.
Sage Twist (Left)
Bharadvājāsana
A grounded seated twist that gently rotates the spine, opens the chest, and stretches the outer hips with both feet swept to the side.
Sage Twist (Right)
Bharadvājāsana
A seated spinal rotation with legs swept to the side that mobilizes the thoracic spine while gently releasing tension across the hips, back, and shoulders.
Sitting Left Twist
Ardha Matsyendrāsana
A classic seated spinal twist that rotates the torso to the left, restoring mobility to the spine while stretching the outer hips and chest.
Sitting Right Twist
Ardha Matsyendrāsana
A classic seated spinal twist that deeply rotates the torso, opens the chest, and stretches the hips and outer glutes.
Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Left
Jāṭhara Parivartanāsana
A restorative supine twist where both legs release to the left to ease spinal tension, open the chest, and soothe the nervous system.
Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Right
Jāṭhara Parivartanāsana
A gentle supine twist that releases lower back tension, opens the chest, and improves spinal mobility as the legs lower softly to the right side.