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March 1992
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Move of the Month
Torso Twist Stretch
This stretch is efficient. Not only does it work the kinks out of tight hamstrings, buttock, hip, waist, chest, back, shoulder
and neck muscles to relieve tension, it also improves posture and guards against injury, says Noll Daniel,
creator or New York City's Urban Yoga Workout and designer of this exercise. But because the torso twist is intensive,
you should perform it only after your muscles are warmed up (in order to maximize safety and results).
Sit on the floor with your right leg extended; bend and cross your left leg over your right, placing your left foot on the floor by your
right knee, or nearer your hip if comfortably possible - keep your left knee pointing toward the ceiling. Now place your left elbow to the inside of your left knee
and, while turning your torso to the right, extend your right arm back as far as possible at shoulder height. Follow the movement with your eyes; keep your head up, chest open, and press your buttocks
down to the floor. Hold for 20 seconds, breathing deeply. For a deeper stretch, rotate your torso to the left, placing your right elbow to the outside of your left knee and your left
hand on the floor behind you for support, keeping your chest lifted. Hold for 20 seconds. Switch legs and repeat both stretches.
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