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Engage your leg muscles by pressing your heels down into the mat and ensuring your thighs and calves are firmly planted. Lift your head and shoulders while rolling your shoulders back. Breathe deeply through your nose, focusing on tilting your pelvis slightly forward to activate the lower back.
Pose 2: Seated Twist (Arda Matsyendrasana)
Next, transition into a Seated Twist. Bend your right knee, crossing your right foot over your left thigh. You can choose to keep your left leg straight or bend it for more comfort. Push down into the big toe of your right foot, using your left arm to hug your right thigh and your right hand as a support behind you.