STEPS

To enter Reclining Spinal Twist pose, lie on the floor in Corpse pose. Raise your knees so the soles of the feet are on the mat. Bring the knees into the chest and hold them with the hands. Inhale and extend the left leg so it is lying on the mat. Exhaling and guiding the right knee with the left hand, slowly bring the right knee toward the mat on the left side of the body. Extend the right arm out to the right side of the body and gently turn the head to gaze over the right fingertips. Strive to rest the right shoulder on the mat. After holding for the desired length of time, bring the right knee into the chest while centering on the spine. Raise the left knee so both knees are held by the hands. Extend the right leg and repeat the pose with the left knee. To exit the pose, center on the spine, bring both knees to the chest and then lower the feet to the mat.