Seated Half Lotus Twist Parivritta ardha padmasana

: 1 min

: 40 points

: 4 kcal

Seated Poses

Static

Benefits

Relaxes the back muscles
Improves spinal mobility
Improves hip joint mobility
Improves ankle mobility

Contraindications

Knee injuries

Ankle injuries

Technique

From a half-lotus seat, turn to the right. Place your right palm behind you and press your left hand against your right knee. Turn your head and shoulders, and breathe freely. Repeat to the left with your left palm behind you and right hand on your left knee. Return to an upright seat and rest your wrists on your knees.

If It’s Difficult

Practise a comfortable half-lotus seat and gentle seated twists first. Never push your knee down through pain.

Where It Appears

Yoga

Challenges

Seated Half Lotus Twist appears 34 times in yoga classes

Topic	Title	Time
Pregnancy	Prenatal Yoga 10 min	10 min
Pregnancy	Prenatal Yoga 45 min	45 min
Sleep	Evening Routine 45 min	45 min
Sleep	Evening Routine 60 min	60 min
Sleep	Evening Routine 90 min	90 min
Energy	Restore Your Energy 45 min	45 min
Energy	Restore Your Energy 60 min	60 min
Energy	Restore Your Energy 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 45 min	45 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 60 min	60 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 90 min	90 min
Digestion	Healthy Digestion 45 min	45 min
Digestion	Healthy Digestion 60 min	60 min
Digestion	Healthy Digestion 90 min	90 min
Sexual health	Yoga for the Prostate 45 min	45 min
Sexual health	Yoga for the Prostate 60 min	60 min
Sexual health	Yoga for the Prostate 90 min	90 min
Active ageing	Yoga 60+: Immune Support 25 min	25 min
Active ageing	Yoga 60+: Immune Support 30 min	30 min
Chest	Yoga for the Chest and Posture 90 min	90 min
Core	Toned Abs 25 min	25 min
Core	Toned Abs 30 min	30 min
Core	Toned Abs 45 min	45 min
Core	Toned Abs 60 min	60 min
Core	Toned Abs 90 min	90 min
Relaxation	Relaxation 45 min	45 min
Relaxation	Relaxation 60 min	60 min
Relaxation	Relaxation 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Hip Joints 45 min	45 min
Flexibility	Hip Joints 60 min	60 min
Flexibility	Hip Joints 90 min	90 min
Back	Yoga Lying Down 45 min	45 min
Back	Yoga Lying Down 60 min	60 min
Back	Yoga Lying Down 90 min	90 min

Seated Half Lotus Twist appears 84 times in challenges

Topic	Title	Duration	Day
Health	Strengthen Your Immunity 4 wk Day: 6, 8, 16	4 wk	6, 8, 16
Whole body	Flexible Body 4 wk Day: 8	4 wk	8
Back	Healthy Back 4 wk Day: 5, 11, 20, 22, 23	4 wk	5, 11, 20, 22, 23
Stress relief	Overcoming Depression 4 wk Day: 3	4 wk	3
Whole body	Healthy Joints 4 wk Day: 17	4 wk	17
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 4 wk Day: 4	4 wk	4
Weight loss	Toned Abs 4 wk Day: 3, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 28	4 wk	3, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 28
Beginners	First Steps in Meditation 2 wk Day: 7, 8	2 wk	7, 8
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 2 wk Day: 6, 7	2 wk	6, 7
Weight loss	Toned Abs 2 wk Day: 3	2 wk	3
Stress relief	Stress Relief 2 wk Day: 2, 5, 6, 7	2 wk	2, 5, 6, 7
Back	Relief from Lower Back Pain 2 wk Day: 1	2 wk	1
Whole body	Flexible Body 2 wk Day: 3, 7	2 wk	3, 7
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 1 wk Day: 5, 6, 7	1 wk	5, 6, 7
Stress relief	Relaxation 2 wk Day: 1	2 wk	1
Health	Strengthen Your Immunity 2 wk Day: 9	2 wk	9
Health	Strengthen Your Immunity 3 wk Day: 16	3 wk	16
Whole body	Flexible Body 3 wk Day: 10, 14	3 wk	10, 14
Stress relief	Stress Relief 3 wk Day: 9, 12, 13, 14	3 wk	9, 12, 13, 14
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 3 wk Day: 5, 6, 7, 13, 14	3 wk	5, 6, 7, 13, 14
Weight loss	Toned Abs 3 wk Day: 10	3 wk	10
Beginners	First Steps in Meditation 3 wk Day: 14, 15	3 wk	14, 15
Back	Relief from Lower Back Pain 3 wk Day: 8	3 wk	8
Stress relief	Relaxation 3 wk Day: 8	3 wk	8
Health	Quit Smoking 3 wk Day: 7, 21	3 wk	7, 21
Health	Quit Smoking 4 wk Day: 7, 21, 28	4 wk	7, 21, 28
Health	Quit Drinking 4 wk Day: 7, 28	4 wk	7, 28
Whole body	Static Practice 2 wk Day: 2, 8	2 wk	2, 8
Whole body	Static Practice 3 wk Day: 5, 12	3 wk	5, 12
Whole body	Static Practice 4 wk Day: 3, 14, 21, 28	4 wk	3, 14, 21, 28
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 1 wk Day: 6	1 wk	6
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 2 wk Day: 3	2 wk	3
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 3 wk Day: 15	3 wk	15
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 4 wk Day: 2, 14, 23	4 wk	2, 14, 23
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 12 wk Day: 42, 49, 74	12 wk	42, 49, 74
Whole body	Middle Splits 4 wk Day: 9, 13, 23, 26	4 wk	9, 13, 23, 26
Whole body	Middle Splits 5 wk Day: 2, 28	5 wk	2, 28
Health	Reduce Puffiness 1 wk Day: 5	1 wk	5
Health	Reduce Puffiness 2 wk Day: 14	2 wk	14
Health	Reduce Puffiness 3 wk Day: 4	3 wk	4
Health	Reduce Puffiness 4 wk Day: 4, 10	4 wk	4, 10
Whole body	Open Your Hips 2 wk Day: 4	2 wk	4
Whole body	Open Your Hips 3 wk Day: 8, 19	3 wk	8, 19
Whole body	Open Your Hips 4 wk Day: 2, 16	4 wk	2, 16
Stress relief	Inner Harmony 2 wk Day: 9	2 wk	9
Stress relief	Inner Harmony 4 wk Day: 6	4 wk	6
Health	Healthy Heart 3 wk Day: 2	3 wk	2
Whole body	Advanced Yoga 2 wk Day: 2	2 wk	2
Whole body	Advanced Yoga 4 wk Day: 10	4 wk	10
Whole body	Advanced Yoga 5 wk Day: 10, 16	5 wk	10, 16
Back	Healthy Neck 3 wk Day: 3, 18, 19	3 wk	3, 18, 19
Back	Healthy Neck 4 wk Day: 5	4 wk	5
Health	Headache Relief 1 wk Day: 7	1 wk	7
Health	Headache Relief 2 wk Day: 4, 6	2 wk	4, 6
Health	Headache Relief 3 wk Day: 1, 10, 20	3 wk	1, 10, 20
Weight loss	Lean Body 2 wk Day: 6	2 wk	6
Weight loss	Lean Body 3 wk Day: 2	3 wk	2
Weight loss	Lean Body 4 wk Day: 27	4 wk	27
Whole body	Beautiful Bust 2 wk Day: 3, 13	2 wk	3, 13
Whole body	Beautiful Bust 3 wk Day: 8, 12	3 wk	8, 12
Health	Healthy Digestion 2 wk Day: 11	2 wk	11
Health	Healthy Digestion 3 wk Day: 17, 19	3 wk	17, 19
Health	Healthy Digestion 4 wk Day: 22	4 wk	22
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 1 wk Day: 4	1 wk	4
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 2 wk Day: 1	2 wk	1
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 3 wk Day: 5, 8	3 wk	5, 8
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 4 wk Day: 3, 11	4 wk	3, 11
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 1 wk Day: 4, 5	1 wk	4, 5
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 2 wk Day: 2, 3, 8	2 wk	2, 3, 8
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 3 wk Day: 4, 5, 8, 17, 20	3 wk	4, 5, 8, 17, 20
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 4 wk Day: 4, 5, 8, 17, 20	4 wk	4, 5, 8, 17, 20
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 1 wk Day: 4	1 wk	4
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 2 wk Day: 4, 12, 14	2 wk	4, 12, 14
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 3 wk Day: 4, 12, 14	3 wk	4, 12, 14
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 4 wk Day: 4, 12, 14, 26	4 wk	4, 12, 14, 26
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 1 wk Day: 1, 5	1 wk	1, 5
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 2 wk Day: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14	2 wk	1, 5, 9, 12, 14
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 3 wk Day: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14	3 wk	1, 5, 9, 12, 14
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 4 wk Day: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 24, 26	4 wk	1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 24, 26
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 1 wk Day: 2	1 wk	2
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 2 wk Day: 2, 8, 9, 13	2 wk	2, 8, 9, 13
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 3 wk Day: 2, 8, 9, 13, 17	3 wk	2, 8, 9, 13, 17
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 4 wk Day: 2, 8, 9, 13, 17, 24	4 wk	2, 8, 9, 13, 17, 24
Weight loss	Intensive Weight Loss 4 wk Day: 24	4 wk	24

Exercise Details

Where It Appears

Yoga

Challenges

Seated Half Lotus Twist appears 34 times in yoga classes

Class	Duration
Prenatal Yoga	10 min
Prenatal Yoga	45 min
Evening Routine	45 min
Evening Routine	60 min
Evening Routine	90 min
Restore Your Energy	45 min
Restore Your Energy	60 min
Restore Your Energy	90 min
Flexible Body	45 min
Flexible Body	60 min
Flexible Body	90 min
Healthy Digestion	45 min
Healthy Digestion	60 min
Healthy Digestion	90 min
Yoga for the Prostate	45 min
Yoga for the Prostate	60 min
Yoga for the Prostate	90 min
Yoga 60+: Immune Support	25 min
Yoga 60+: Immune Support	30 min
Yoga for the Chest and Posture	90 min
Toned Abs	25 min
Toned Abs	30 min
Toned Abs	45 min
Toned Abs	60 min
Toned Abs	90 min
Relaxation	45 min
Relaxation	60 min
Relaxation	90 min
Hip Joints	45 min
Hip Joints	60 min
Hip Joints	90 min
Yoga Lying Down	45 min
Yoga Lying Down	60 min
Yoga Lying Down	90 min

Seated Half Lotus Twist appears 84 times in challenges

Topic	Title	Duration	Day
Health	Strengthen Your Immunity 4 wk Day: 6, 8, 16	4 wk	6, 8, 16
Whole body	Flexible Body 4 wk Day: 8	4 wk	8
Back	Healthy Back 4 wk Day: 5, 11, 20, 22, 23	4 wk	5, 11, 20, 22, 23
Stress relief	Overcoming Depression 4 wk Day: 3	4 wk	3
Whole body	Healthy Joints 4 wk Day: 17	4 wk	17
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 4 wk Day: 4	4 wk	4
Weight loss	Toned Abs 4 wk Day: 3, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 28	4 wk	3, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 28
Beginners	First Steps in Meditation 2 wk Day: 7, 8	2 wk	7, 8
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 2 wk Day: 6, 7	2 wk	6, 7
Weight loss	Toned Abs 2 wk Day: 3	2 wk	3
Stress relief	Stress Relief 2 wk Day: 2, 5, 6, 7	2 wk	2, 5, 6, 7
Back	Relief from Lower Back Pain 2 wk Day: 1	2 wk	1
Whole body	Flexible Body 2 wk Day: 3, 7	2 wk	3, 7
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 1 wk Day: 5, 6, 7	1 wk	5, 6, 7
Stress relief	Relaxation 2 wk Day: 1	2 wk	1
Health	Strengthen Your Immunity 2 wk Day: 9	2 wk	9
Health	Strengthen Your Immunity 3 wk Day: 16	3 wk	16
Whole body	Flexible Body 3 wk Day: 10, 14	3 wk	10, 14
Stress relief	Stress Relief 3 wk Day: 9, 12, 13, 14	3 wk	9, 12, 13, 14
Sleep	Healthy Sleep 3 wk Day: 5, 6, 7, 13, 14	3 wk	5, 6, 7, 13, 14
Weight loss	Toned Abs 3 wk Day: 10	3 wk	10
Beginners	First Steps in Meditation 3 wk Day: 14, 15	3 wk	14, 15
Back	Relief from Lower Back Pain 3 wk Day: 8	3 wk	8
Stress relief	Relaxation 3 wk Day: 8	3 wk	8
Health	Quit Smoking 3 wk Day: 7, 21	3 wk	7, 21
Health	Quit Smoking 4 wk Day: 7, 21, 28	4 wk	7, 21, 28
Health	Quit Drinking 4 wk Day: 7, 28	4 wk	7, 28
Whole body	Static Practice 2 wk Day: 2, 8	2 wk	2, 8
Whole body	Static Practice 3 wk Day: 5, 12	3 wk	5, 12
Whole body	Static Practice 4 wk Day: 3, 14, 21, 28	4 wk	3, 14, 21, 28
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 1 wk Day: 6	1 wk	6
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 2 wk Day: 3	2 wk	3
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 3 wk Day: 15	3 wk	15
Stress relief	Relief from Anxiety 4 wk Day: 2, 14, 23	4 wk	2, 14, 23
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 12 wk Day: 42, 49, 74	12 wk	42, 49, 74
Whole body	Middle Splits 4 wk Day: 9, 13, 23, 26	4 wk	9, 13, 23, 26
Whole body	Middle Splits 5 wk Day: 2, 28	5 wk	2, 28
Health	Reduce Puffiness 1 wk Day: 5	1 wk	5
Health	Reduce Puffiness 2 wk Day: 14	2 wk	14
Health	Reduce Puffiness 3 wk Day: 4	3 wk	4
Health	Reduce Puffiness 4 wk Day: 4, 10	4 wk	4, 10
Whole body	Open Your Hips 2 wk Day: 4	2 wk	4
Whole body	Open Your Hips 3 wk Day: 8, 19	3 wk	8, 19
Whole body	Open Your Hips 4 wk Day: 2, 16	4 wk	2, 16
Stress relief	Inner Harmony 2 wk Day: 9	2 wk	9
Stress relief	Inner Harmony 4 wk Day: 6	4 wk	6
Health	Healthy Heart 3 wk Day: 2	3 wk	2
Whole body	Advanced Yoga 2 wk Day: 2	2 wk	2
Whole body	Advanced Yoga 4 wk Day: 10	4 wk	10
Whole body	Advanced Yoga 5 wk Day: 10, 16	5 wk	10, 16
Back	Healthy Neck 3 wk Day: 3, 18, 19	3 wk	3, 18, 19
Back	Healthy Neck 4 wk Day: 5	4 wk	5
Health	Headache Relief 1 wk Day: 7	1 wk	7
Health	Headache Relief 2 wk Day: 4, 6	2 wk	4, 6
Health	Headache Relief 3 wk Day: 1, 10, 20	3 wk	1, 10, 20
Weight loss	Lean Body 2 wk Day: 6	2 wk	6
Weight loss	Lean Body 3 wk Day: 2	3 wk	2
Weight loss	Lean Body 4 wk Day: 27	4 wk	27
Whole body	Beautiful Bust 2 wk Day: 3, 13	2 wk	3, 13
Whole body	Beautiful Bust 3 wk Day: 8, 12	3 wk	8, 12
Health	Healthy Digestion 2 wk Day: 11	2 wk	11
Health	Healthy Digestion 3 wk Day: 17, 19	3 wk	17, 19
Health	Healthy Digestion 4 wk Day: 22	4 wk	22
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 1 wk Day: 4	1 wk	4
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 2 wk Day: 1	2 wk	1
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 3 wk Day: 5, 8	3 wk	5, 8
Men's health	Prolong Sexual Pleasure 4 wk Day: 3, 11	4 wk	3, 11
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 1 wk Day: 4, 5	1 wk	4, 5
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 2 wk Day: 2, 3, 8	2 wk	2, 3, 8
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 3 wk Day: 4, 5, 8, 17, 20	3 wk	4, 5, 8, 17, 20
Stress relief	Yoga in the Big City 4 wk Day: 4, 5, 8, 17, 20	4 wk	4, 5, 8, 17, 20
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 1 wk Day: 4	1 wk	4
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 2 wk Day: 4, 12, 14	2 wk	4, 12, 14
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 3 wk Day: 4, 12, 14	3 wk	4, 12, 14
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 4 wk Day: 4, 12, 14, 26	4 wk	4, 12, 14, 26
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 1 wk Day: 1, 5	1 wk	1, 5
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 2 wk Day: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14	2 wk	1, 5, 9, 12, 14
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 3 wk Day: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14	3 wk	1, 5, 9, 12, 14
Stress relief	The Calm Formula 4 wk Day: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 24, 26	4 wk	1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 24, 26
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 1 wk Day: 2	1 wk	2
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 2 wk Day: 2, 8, 9, 13	2 wk	2, 8, 9, 13
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 3 wk Day: 2, 8, 9, 13, 17	3 wk	2, 8, 9, 13, 17
Whole body	Flexibility Whisperer 4 wk Day: 2, 8, 9, 13, 17, 24	4 wk	2, 8, 9, 13, 17, 24
Weight loss	Intensive Weight Loss 4 wk Day: 24	4 wk	24

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