We Need to Talk About Twists

This week, we’re talking all about twisting, but not before diving into changing seasons, finding motivation, the importance of sleep, and Bradshaw’s dating life. Naturally, there’s also a big tangent on Brahmacharya and semen retention (yes, we went there).

Then we get into the details of twisting: the misunderstood anatomy, where movement actually comes from, and how to execute it safely in your spine. We unpack bad twist assists, alignment cues, extremes in practice, and the energetic side of things.

Giana shares practical cues for helping students twist effectively, highlighting shoulder mobility and spinal isolation, while Bradshaw goes on a tangent about hating seated twists, disliking seated poses in general, and dealing with SI joint discomfort.

There’s also a good rant about the myth of “detoxing” through twists and some musing about the energetic movement behind them. It’s a mix of anatomy, philosophy, and a whole lot of curious conversation.

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