Technique:

• Start standing side by side.
• Both partners take a step forward with their outside foot.
• Bend over together, keeping legs straight, and each place both of your hands on the outer side of your outside foot.
• Lean your shoulder against your partner's and adjust until you both feel supported.
• Partners then extend outside hand overhead and clasp together.
• Look out, in line with your arms.
• Hold for at least 3 breaths.
• Change sides and repeat.

Health Benefits:

Provides toning and strengthening of the sides of the body, the legs, the ankles, and the hips. Also improves digestion; awakens the kidneys; and opens the back, chest, and shoulders.

Keep in Mind:

Focus on creating space between your shoulder blades and widening across your chest and back.

It is important to keep both legs straight during this pose, if you or your partner are unable to at first, it's your goal to work toward.

Twisting poses can be dangerous if you have just had abdominal surgery, have stomach problems, or hernias.

During pregnancy this twist is not reccommended.

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