Free Downloadable Twists-Themed Yoga Lesson Plan: Your Student’s Core Muscles & Spine Will Thank You
We all know that a strong core is good to prevent back pain.
The weaker the core, the more work the back muscles and soft tissues have to put in. Most students find twists challenging, but enjoyable. So, don’t shy away from giving them a twist challenge.
The lesson plan below has 41 twists. There are only twists in the plan. So, it’s not a traditional yoga lesson plan to be used in a yoga class. You can, however, give it as a handout to your students and ask them to pick a few of the twists to practice at home (not all of them in one session!).
Free Twist-Themed Yoga Lesson Plan
Short Lesson Plan Download
Twist Themed Yoga Lesson Plan (short plan)
Each yoga lesson plan you create within the Yoga Genie Lesson Planner comes with a short version of the lesson plan. The short version is perfect for taking into class with you. It’s short and sweet.
Long Lesson Plan Download
Twist Themed Yoga Lesson Plan (long plan)
Each yoga lesson plan you create within the Yoga Genie Lesson Planner comes with a long version of the lesson plan. The long version has everything you need to practice the lesson plan before getting to class. You can take it to class with you (but you may prefer to take the short version). The long version is a great handout to give to your students, especially your one-to-one students. It immediately shows your professionalism and increases your expertise in the eyes of your students.
Stream Lesson Plan
Twist Themed Yoga Lesson Plan (stream plan)
Each yoga lesson plan you create within the Yoga Genie Lesson Planner comes with a video stream version of the lesson plan. You’ll be able to provide the streams to students as a URL, so they can practice from home.
9 Benefits Of Twist Poses
Aid digestion
Twists are said to aid digestion
Create space between the vertebra
Twists create space between the vertebrae which improves posture.
Detoxifying
BKS Iyengar said twists are detoxifying because of the squeeze and soak action.
Improved posture leads to reduces anxiety
Twists improve posture by creating more space in your spine. More space in your spine means better posture, and better posture means less anxiety.
Instant energy hit
Twists are a bit like eating pasta – they give an instant energy lift. Whenever your energy is low, if you do a twist you’ll instantly top up your energy supplies.
Long & healthy soft tissue
Twists help the supportive soft tissue go from short and dysfunctional, to long and healthy (twists extend muscles to their full length).
Oil or Joints
Twists prevent joints from hardening and fusing.
Perfect counter pose for forward & back bends
Twists are perfect poses to do immediately after a bunch of strong back bends and/or forward bends.
Spine mobility
Twists rotate the spine and stretch back muscles.
But why stop now?
If you’re up for a Core Yoga Challenge, you can download a free core-themed yoga lesson plan here, here, and here.
