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Seated Spinal Twist

A gentle chair twist to relieve stiffness from sitting.

Duration
1 min
Position
seated
Camera
Facing camera, upper body in view
lower backupper backcore
Practise this stretch

How to do it

  1. 1Sit near the front of your chair with both feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Place your left hand on your right knee and your right hand behind you on the chair.
  3. 3Inhale to sit tall, exhale and gently twist to the right. Hold 15 seconds.
  4. 4Return to center and repeat on the other side.

Safety tips

  • Lengthen your spine before you twist.
  • Use a stable chair without wheels if possible.
  • Avoid if you have a recent back injury.