Koundinyasana

An arm balance with a twist, where the legs split to opposite sides while balanced on the hands.

Alignment Cues

• 1.From a twisted lunge, hook the outer thigh on the opposite upper arm
• 2.Place both hands on the floor
• 3.Lean forward and extend both legs
• 4.One leg extends back, the other extends to the side
• 5.Keep the core engaged and gaze forward

Benefits

• +Strengthens the arms and wrists
• +Tones the core
• +Improves balance
• +Opens the hips and hamstrings