1. Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, and take a big step back with your right foot, coming into a basic lunge position with your left knee bent and over your ankle.
2. Lower your right knee to the ground; keep your left knee fixed in place over your left ankle.
3. Bring your palms together at your chest, pressing your forearms against each other.
4. Twist to the left, hooking your right elbow outside of your left knee. Apply pressure to your left thigh with your right elbow to help deepen the twist.
5. Keep your chest lifted and your spine long.
6. Hold this pose for a set duration, typically between 10 to 30 seconds depending on your comfort level.
7. To exit the pose, carefully untwist and return to the starting lunge position.
8. Repeat on the other side by stepping back with your left foot and twisting to the right.
Remember to keep your movements controlled and to breathe deeply throughout the pose. Always perform this exercise within your own range of motion and comfort level, avoiding any strain or overexertion.
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