Revolved Side Angle
Revolved Side Angle is a strong twist built on a lunge. Lowering the back knee makes it more accessible.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Hold
- 3–5 breaths per side
- Focus
- Twist with leg strength
- Steps
- 6 cues · ~1 min
- Lengthen before twisting
- Elbow presses the knee
Step by step
How to do Revolved Side Angle
StartBegin in High Lunge with the right foot forward.
- 1
From High Lunge, bring palms together at the heart.
- 2
Lengthen the spine.
- 3
Exhale and twist to the right, hooking the left elbow outside the right knee.
- 4
Keep the front knee over the ankle.
- 5
Press palms together to open the chest.
- 6
Gaze up or to the side.
- ↩
Coming out. Untwist, return to lunge and switch sides.
Breath
Inhale to lengthen; exhale to twist.
Focus
Twist with leg strength
Why practise it
Strengthens legs; mobilises the spine.
Alignment
Cues & common mistakes
Aim for Front knee stacked; spine long; back leg active.
Teacher’s cues
- “Lengthen before twisting”
- “Elbow presses the knee”
Watch out for
Collapsing the chest and front knee drifting.
Make it yours
Easier, harder, supported
Back knee down; hand on a block.
- Bottom hand down, top arm extended
- Blanket under back knee
- Block
In a sequence
Where it fits in a flow
BeforeHigh Lunge
BeforeLow Lunge
This poseRevolved Side Angle
AfterDownward-Facing Dog
Good to know
Questions
Can I lower my back knee?
Yes — it is a great way to learn the twist.
A revolved counterpart to Side Angle.
What helps
Props that make this easier
- Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
- Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
- Cotton yoga strap Extends your reach in hamstring and shoulder stretches. View on Amazon
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