Work the muscles around
the hips for a good side
and rear view as well as
improved emotional stability.
with Stephanie Snyder
DO THE
TWIST
PHOTOS: DAVID MARTINEZ; MODEL: STEPHANIE SNYDER; STYLIST: SHARON MALONEY/FORD; HAIR/MAKEUP: RACINE CHRISTENSEN/ARTMIXpost-practice
Bring your knees to the floor,
sit on your heels, and place
your forehead on the floor in
Balasana (Child’s Pose). Your
arms can be by your sides
or outstretched. Relax your
belly and jaw. Rest here for
5–10 breaths, then move into
Savasana (Corpse Pose) and
stay for at least 5 minutes.purpose
Twisting helps you shape up
your rear and side views; for
that alone, these exercises
are worth doing! But there is
another benefit: This prac-
tice can also release anger,
sadness, and guilt. Negative
emotions can make us tense,
and this sequence was
designed to help you release
pent-up feelings.preparation
To build heat and lubricate
your joints, do a few rounds
of Sun Salutations. For a
complete presentation of
Sun Salutation, go to page
10 or visit yogajournal.com/
practice/2746.legs, hips,& glutes
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