Seated Twist Pose – Yoga for Martial Arts Flexibility
This page provides details for the Seated Twist Pose. This Yoga exercise is used by martial arts students in order to stretch their backs as well as improve flexibility for kicks, punches and grappling techniques.
Other back stretches include Bow Pose, Camel Pose, Cat Stretch, Cat-Cow Stretch, Cobra Stretch, Downward Facing Dog, Plow Pose, Upward Facing Dog, etc.
All stretches and exercises should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. For additional martial arts stretches targeting other areas of the body, please visit the main Martial Arts Stretches or Yoga for Martial Arts sections.
Instructional Video for the Seated Twist Pose