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Twisting poses are plentiful in yoga. And whether they’re done sitting — like the seated twist featured here — or standing, upside down or on the floor, these moves can stretch the muscles of the abdomen and back and help restore and maintain range of motion through the spine. They can also help support circulation and digestion and promote relaxation and stress relief.⁠ ⁠ Despite being commonplace, twists have some common pitfalls. One is initiating — or forcing — the twist through the cervical spine (neck) rather than engaging the thoracic spine (mid-back) and the lumbar spine (lower back).⁠ ⁠ For two more digestion-supporting poses, visit ELmag.com/seatedtwist or follow the link in our bio.