Reclining Twists

About This Class

In this brief, approachable pose tutorial, Bryan Kest guides students through the reclining twist (supine spinal twist) using Melissa as a demonstration partner. Starting from child's pose and moving through hands-and-knees, students transition to lying on their backs, squeezing both knees into the torso before settling into the twist — one knee crossing the body while the opposite arm extends like an airplane wing and the head turns in the opposing direction. Bryan highlights the importance of deep exhales for releasing back tissue and softening the spinal muscles, and walks through several foot-placement variations to suit different bodies. Framed as a restorative and Yin-friendly pose, this class is ideal for anyone seeking spinal relief, back tension release, or a calming cool-down practice.