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Staff Kriya with Twist Eka padangushtha parivritta danda-kriyya

: 1 min

: 52 points

: 6 kcal

Benefits

Improves balance
Relaxes the back muscles
Improves spinal mobility
Stretches the gluteal muscles
Stretches the backs of the legs

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Technique

Sit and hold your right foot with your left hand as you straighten the leg and twist gently. Switch to your left foot with your right hand. Continue alternating at a comfortable pace with an upright back and steady breath, then bring your feet together.

If It’s Difficult

1

Use a strap to reach the foot or keep the knee a little bent. Never pull the leg through pain.

Where It Appears

Yoga

Challenges

Staff Kriya with Twist appears 17 time in yoga classes

Topic	Title	Time
Back	Yoga for the Back 25 min	25 min
Back	Yoga for the Back 30 min	30 min
Back	Yoga for the Back 45 min	45 min
Back	Yoga for the Back 60 min	60 min
Back	Yoga for the Back 90 min	90 min
Sports	Yoga for Swimmers 20 min	20 min
Sports	Yoga for Swimmers 25 min	25 min
Sports	Yoga for Swimmers 30 min	30 min
Sports	Yoga for Swimmers 60 min	60 min
Sports	Yoga for Swimmers 45 min	45 min
Sports	Yoga for Swimmers 90 min	90 min
Sports	Yoga for Snowboarders 90 min	90 min
Active ageing	Cardio Yoga 60+ 25 min	25 min
Active ageing	Cardio Yoga 60+ 30 min	30 min
Weight loss	Cardio Yoga 90 min	90 min
Energy	Mat Pilates 25 min	25 min
Energy	Mat Pilates 60 min	60 min

Staff Kriya with Twist appears 13 time in challenges

Topic	Title	Duration	Day
Back	Healthy Back 4 wk Day: 21	4 wk	21
Energy	Energizing Morning 4 wk Day: 16, 23, 26	4 wk	16, 23, 26
Stress relief	Overcoming Depression 2 wk Day: 6, 7	2 wk	6, 7
Weight loss	Awaken Your Strength 1 wk Day: 2	1 wk	2
Stress relief	Overcoming Depression 3 wk Day: 13, 14	3 wk	13, 14
Weight loss	Awaken Your Strength 3 wk Day: 2	3 wk	2
Health	Quit Smoking 2 wk Day: 3	2 wk	3
Health	Healthy Heart 2 wk Day: 11	2 wk	11
Back	Healthy Neck 4 wk Day: 18	4 wk	18
Health	Headache Relief 4 wk Day: 4	4 wk	4
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 2 wk Day: 11	2 wk	11
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 3 wk Day: 11	3 wk	11
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 4 wk Day: 11	4 wk	11

Exercise Details

Category

Seated Poses

Movement type

Dynamic

Difficulty

For advanced practitioners

Duration

1 minute

Energy expenditure

6 kcal

Popularity

377 of 442

Where It Appears

Yoga

Challenges

Staff Kriya with Twist appears 17 time in yoga classes

Class	Duration
Yoga for the Back	25 min
Yoga for the Back	30 min
Yoga for the Back	45 min
Yoga for the Back	60 min
Yoga for the Back	90 min
Yoga for Swimmers	20 min
Yoga for Swimmers	25 min
Yoga for Swimmers	30 min
Yoga for Swimmers	60 min
Yoga for Swimmers	45 min
Yoga for Swimmers	90 min
Yoga for Snowboarders	90 min
Cardio Yoga 60+	25 min
Cardio Yoga 60+	30 min
Cardio Yoga	90 min
Mat Pilates	25 min
Mat Pilates	60 min

Staff Kriya with Twist appears 13 time in challenges

Topic	Title	Duration	Day
Back	Healthy Back 4 wk Day: 21	4 wk	21
Energy	Energizing Morning 4 wk Day: 16, 23, 26	4 wk	16, 23, 26
Stress relief	Overcoming Depression 2 wk Day: 6, 7	2 wk	6, 7
Weight loss	Awaken Your Strength 1 wk Day: 2	1 wk	2
Stress relief	Overcoming Depression 3 wk Day: 13, 14	3 wk	13, 14
Weight loss	Awaken Your Strength 3 wk Day: 2	3 wk	2
Health	Quit Smoking 2 wk Day: 3	2 wk	3
Health	Healthy Heart 2 wk Day: 11	2 wk	11
Back	Healthy Neck 4 wk Day: 18	4 wk	18
Health	Headache Relief 4 wk Day: 4	4 wk	4
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 2 wk Day: 11	2 wk	11
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 3 wk Day: 11	3 wk	11
Back	Atlas Stands Tall 4 wk Day: 11	4 wk	11

Reward

Flexibility

12

Endurance

8

Focus

8

Strength

8

Mobility

6

Balance

10