SIDEBENDS

Sidebends stretch the outer hips, quadratus lumborum, obliques, intercostals, serratus anterior, lats, shoulders and triceps. They improve mobility in the spine and shoulders, can alleviate shoulder and neck pain and facilitate more effective breathing. You will find a number of side-bending sequences in the Flexibility series.

Reclining Sidebend
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Reclining Sidebend

Reclining Sidebend is a restorative pose that stretches the side of the body—especially the obliques, intercostals and shoulders.

Reverse Warrior
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Reverse Warrior

Reverse Warrior is a tricky pose that strengthens the quads and hips and stretches the side of the body as well as the calves and hamstrings.

Revolved Head-To-Knee
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Revolved Head-To-Knee

Revolved Head-To-Knee is a tricky seated sidebend that stretches the sides of the body and the backs of the legs and opens up the hips.

Seated Sidebend
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Seated Sidebend

Seated Sidebend is a beginner pose that opens up the hips, improves spinal mobility and stretches the obliques, lats and shoulders.

Standing Sidebend
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Standing Sidebend

Standing Sidebend increases spinal mobility, stretches the abs and obliques and relieves pain in between the shoulder blades.

Triangle Pose
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Triangle Pose

Triangle pose is a classic sidebend that stretches the ankles, calves hamstrings, groin, outer hips, obliques and intercostals.