REVOLVED CHAIR POSE

This asana tones the internal organs as well as stretches the spine and opens the shoulders. Stand in Mountain Pose. Feet together with your big toes touching or feet hip-distance apart. On inhale, raise your arms overhead, perpendicular to the floor. Exhale as you bend knees, shifting your hips back and down into Chair Pose. Bring your palms together in prayer position at your chest. Inhale to reach up through the crown of your head. On an exhalation, twist your torso to the right. Hook your left elbow outside your right thigh. Keep your hips square and your knees in line. Deepen the twist with each exhale. Revolve your chest to a greater degree. Hold for five breaths then exhale and unwind. Switch sides.