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Stand in a lunge with left leg in front and right knee raised off the floor. Gently twist to left side. Keep right elbow on left thigh. Place hands in namaste mudra (prayer). Root the back foot into the ground. Gaze up. Hold. Repeat on other side (e.g. by going into Downward Facing Dog and bringing right leg in front). <\/p>\n

All Yogis know that a strong core is good to prevent back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

The weaker the core, the more work the back muscles and soft tissues have to put in. M<\/span>ost students find Yoga Twists<\/a> such as\u00a0challenging, but enjoyable.\u00a0<\/span>So, don\u2019t shy away from giving your yoga students a Yoga Twist Challenge<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n

Twist Themed Yoga Lesson Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n

The lesson plan below has 41 twists. There are only twists in the plan. So, it\u2019s 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!).<\/p>\n

Click Here To Download The Twist Themed Yoga Lesson Plan: Long Version<\/a><\/p>\n

Click Here To Download The Twist Themed Yoga Lesson Plan: Short Version<\/a><\/p>\n

And if your yoga students are up for a\u00a0core yoga challenge<\/strong>, you can download a free\u00a0core-themed yoga lesson plan here<\/a>, and\u00a0here<\/a>, and\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twist Pose Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n

Aid digestion<\/strong>
\nTwists are said to aid digestion<\/p>\n

Create space between the vertebra
\n<\/strong>Twists create space between the vertebrae which improves posture.<\/p>\n

Detoxifying<\/strong>
\nBKS Iyengar said twists are detoxifying because of the squeeze and soak action.<\/p>\n

Improved posture leads to reduces anxiety<\/strong>
\nTwists improve posture by creating more space in your spine. More space in your spine means better posture, and better posture means less anxiety.<\/p>\n

Instant energy hit<\/strong>
\nTwists are a bit like eating pasta \u2013 they give an instant energy lift. Whenever your energy is low, if you do a twist you\u2019ll instantly top up your energy supplies.<\/p>\n

Long & healthy soft tissue
\n<\/strong>Twists help supportive soft tissue go from short and dysfunctional, to long and healthy (twists extend muscles to their full length).<\/p>\n

Oil or Joints
\n<\/strong>Twists prevent joints from hardening and fusing.<\/p>\n

Perfect counter pose for forward & back bends<\/strong>
\nTwists are perfect poses to do immediately after a bunch of strong back bends and\/or forward bends.<\/p>\n

Spine mobility<\/strong>
\nTwists rotate the spine and stretch back muscles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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