Revolved Side Angle Pose

Steps for Revolved Side Angle Pose:

1. Step your right foot forward and bend the knee at a 90-degree angle. Your left leg stays extended straight back with the heel lifted. 
2. Join your hands in front of your chest. This can help with your body’s balance and upper body alignment. 
3. Raise your spine with your breath. Exhale, bring your left elbow outside the right leg, and direct your torso towards the right. 
4. Make sure of an extended and active back leg. For more depth and stability, gently press the elbow back into the knee and the knee into the elbow. 
5. Depending on how it feels for your neck, either keep your gaze ahead or upward toward the ceiling. 
6. Take three to five deep breaths in this position. Lift through the chest with each inhale, and further explore the twist with each exhale. 
7. On your next inhale, return to the center. Either step back into Downward-Facing Dog or flow into your next pose. Repeat on the opposite side.

Dos

1. Warm up with hip openers and gentle twists 
2. Stalk your front knee above your ankle directly 
3. Ensure the engagement in your core 
4. Lengthen your spine before rotating 
5. Feel free to use a block under the band at the bottom in case you aren’t able to reach the floor. 

Don’ts

1. Don’t force the twist. Let it deepen with breath and length 
2. Don’t let your front knee cave inward 
3. Don’t collapse your chest toward the floor 
4. Don’t forget to activate the back leg. It provides strength and stability

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